Research Technician I

Job Title

Research Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Ibt-Ciid-Hurdle

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.30 hourly

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.   

Who we are 

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. 

What we want  

The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Maintains laboratory operations involving preparation of glassware, laboratory equipment maintenance, maintaining research supplies.

What you need to know

Salary: $17.30/hourly

Schedule: Part-time / This position is not benefits eligible.

Location: Houston, Texas

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English. 

• Able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal Instructions.

• Ability to perform independent research.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities:

Research Technical Support

•  Assembles and operates technical equipment.

• Collect and compiles data.

• Maintains laboratory inventory, including ordering and cataloging of laboratory supplies

• Maintains laboratory equipment, including safety equipment and supplies

Research Procedure Support

• Assist with preparation of materials to be used in research

• Collects samples and measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of study results.

• Assist senior staff members in conducting laboratory and animal experiments

• Dispose of laboratory waste according to laboratory and university requirements

• Assists with animal experiments, when needed

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Training

• Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.

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.