Research Technician

** Job Title
** Research Technician I
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University
** Department
* * Educational Psychology
** Proposed Minimum Salary**$15.00 hourly
** Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
** Job Description
**** What We Want
** We are seeking a Research Technician I to perform entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.  
** What You Need to Know
**** Position Details:
*** May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
* May travel as required.
* Ability to travel to Providence, Rhode Island to assist with data collection is preferred.  
** Salary:** $15.00/hourly.
** Cover Letter/Resume:
** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.  
** Essential Duties/Tasks
**** Research Procedures:
*** Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.
* Assists in data collection and consults in developing procedures.
* Contributes to development of data management procedures and enters data.
** Research Conceptualization:
*** Assists in literature review/background justification of research projects
** Research Dissemination:
*** Provides support for senior staff in data analysis and data reports.
* Assists in dissemination of research materials for practitioner and academic audiences
* Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.  
** Training:
*** Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.  
** Qualifications
* *** Required

Education and Experience:

*** Two years of related experience.
* High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
** Required Licenses and

Certifications:

*** None
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience working in or with youth-serving organizations, especially sport-based youth development programs
* Knowledge about or experience with program evaluation
* Experience working directly with youth, especially middle school-aged youth
* Experience working with varying populations, especially low-income, ethnic minority families  
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
** Our Commitment
** Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.