Research Technician

Job Title

Research Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Here's a Glimpse of the Job

Are you passionate about research and eager to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Biology Department as a Research Technician I. In this role, you will provide technical support for our research projects, performing a variety of routine tasks with precision and care. We seek someone with enthusiasm for research, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to perform semi-skilled tasks diligently. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of research, apply now!

Opportunities to Contribute

• Set up crosses using fruit flies and collect larvae progeny.
• Perform locomotion behavior assays in Fruit fly larvae.
• Assists senior staff members in conducting experiments and consults in developing procedures.
• Analyze the locomotion behavior data using MATLAB and R program.
• Train undergraduate students with the research tasks.
• Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
• Assist with fly food preparation and fly flipping.
• Perform high-resolution laser scanning microscopy.
• Assemble, operate, and maintain technical equipment.
• Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers.
• Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications.
• Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related professional experience.
  
  
  

A well-qualified candidate will also possess one of more or the following

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
• Ability to perform animal dissection using sharp tweezers Familiarity with Excel, MATLAB, and R Familiarity with microscopy and immunohistochemistry.
• Some prior experience to work with fruit flies.
  
  
  

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance. This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.

What You Need to Do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

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.

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cuttingedge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/.

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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically 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 LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.