Research Technician - Cromer Lab

Research Technician I
- Cromer Lab Agency

$15.85 hourly

Houston, Texas

Staff

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.

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.

• Travel:
  This position may require travel.
• Schedule:
  
  This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Please note:
  
  This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

• Research Technical Support Assembles and operates technical equipment. Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers. Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed. Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications. Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory. Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup.
• Research Procedure Support Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures. Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants. Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.
• Administrative Lab Duties Assists senior staff members in editing proposal drafts and paperwork associated with grant applications.
• Training Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

• Required Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Current HIPPA training
• Masters of Physiology
• Previous work with human subjects or in patient care settings
• Conducting human research protocols (non-biological sample)
• Familiar with normal human physiology
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Data analysis.
• Conducting human research protocols (non-biological sample)
• Familiar with normal human physiology

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.

Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness:
Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development:
All employees have access to free

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