Research Technician

Job Title

Research Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Swinford-Jackson Laboratory in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking a Research Technician to support daily laboratory operations and assist with experiments investigating the mechanisms of drug craving. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. Experience with rodent drug self-administration and surgical procedures is highly preferred. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on research experience prior to pursuing graduate or medical school.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Conducts and assists with experiments and technical procedures, including techniques such as immunohistochemistry, qPCR, Western blot, and genotyping by PCR and gel electrophoresis.

• Performs animal care, including rodent handling, colony maintenance, breeding, and behavioral experiments.

• Coordinates experiment schedules with lab personnel/collaborators.

• Collects, records, maintains, and analyzes experimental data while ensuring integrity and compliance with NIH data management guidelines.

• Prepares, reviews, and edits data for presentations at lab meetings, conferences, and manuscript publications.

• Prepares laboratory reagents and solutions, fabricates or repairs equipment, and monitors maintenance to ensure proper function.

• Oversees day-to-day lab operations, including inventory management, ordering supplies, organizing safety documents, and performing general cleaning of equipment and workspaces.

• Implements and enforces lab protocols and regulations, and compliance with university and IACUC requirement and standards.

Qualifications

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

• Two years of related experience.

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Experience with rodent handling and/or behavior.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

What you need to do

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV to assist 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 Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

• Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience

• Clinical Psychology

• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html

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 

• 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 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 prepopulate 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.

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