Research Technician I

**Job Title** Research Technician I **Agency** Texas A&M University Health Science Center **Department** Psychiatry and Behavioral Science **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Bryan, 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 [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[core](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[values](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)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](https://health.tamu.edu/index.html) 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 **Technician I** assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities.  Makes and records observations and measurements. **What you need to know** **Salary:** Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.    **Location/Schedule:** Bryan, TX/Full-Time _**We encourage you to apply!** To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application._  **Responsibilities** **Laboratory Operations** * Assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities. * Reviews literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modifies procedures to suit the research need. * Assists with planning and may supervise technical operations. * Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments. * Assists in making chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation. **Data Entry** * Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data. * Makes and records observations and measurements. **Required Education and Experience:** * High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Two years of laboratory experience or related areas. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Bachelor's in Biology, Neuroscience or related field * Some experience in research in neuroscience or related field * Experience in immunohistochemistry, microscopy, behavioral analysis in mice. Tissue collection and processing from mice. Electrophysiology technique and stereotaxic surgery.  **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.  **Why Texas A&M University?**  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,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) [prescription drug,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) [dental,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) [vision,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) [life and AD&D,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) [flexible spending accounts](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/), [and long-term disability insurance](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums   * [12-15 days](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays    * Up to [eight hours of paid sick leave](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least [eight hours of paid vacation](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month   * Automatic enrollment in the [Teacher Retirement System of Texas](https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)    * Health and Wellness: [Free exercise programs and release time](https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)   * Professional Development: All employees have access to free [LinkedIn Learning](https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more    * [Educational release time and tuition assistance](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee   * [Living Well,](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.