Job Information
Texas A&M University Research Technician I in United States
Job Title
Research Technician I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Biology
Proposed Minimum Salary
$16.72 hourly
Job Location
College Station, 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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who We Are
The Department of Bio l o gy at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the bio l o gical sciences, from molecular cell bio l o gy to ecology and evolutionary bio l o gy. Our faculty perform cutting edge research in a wide array of bio l o gical 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 bio l o gical systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern bio l o gical sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of bio l o gy. To learn more, please visit us at https://www. bio .tamu.edu/ (https://www.bio.tamu.edu/) .
What We Want
The Research Technician I, under general supervision, will perform entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This position will contribute to cutting-edge projects focused on post-transcriptional regulation of RNA during cellular stress, cancer and viral infection. The Research Technician I will support ongoing projects in the lab in addition to starting new ones in collaboration with senior researchers in the group and the principal investigator (Dr. Bard). If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $16.72 per hour
Special Note: Due to this position's salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of related experience in a biomedical research or related capacity
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to build a positive work environment and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented
Strong work ethic, organizational abilities, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Basic understanding of molecular biology and the central dogma
Preferred Education and Experience:
B.S. in a natural science or engineering
Prior research experience in a biomedical research lab.
Basic familiarity with at least one computer programming language.
Responsibilities:
Work-bench Experiments: Carries out experiments to support research projects in the lab, including human tissue culture, molecular biology assays like DNA, RNA, and protein extraction from various mammalian samples/tissues, qPCR, next-generation sequencing library generation, Western blot, cloning, in vitro protein expression, and microscopy. Research activities will also include human tissue culture, virology, microscopy, molecular cloning, RNA-sequencing, bioinformatics, and biochemical techniques such as western blotting, protein purification, and immunoprecipitation.
Data Analysis, Notebook Reporting and presentation: Performs analysis of experimental data including, if appropriate, bioinformatic analysis using a High-Performance Research Computing cluster. Reports experimental design and results in a lab notebook and generates figures for use at presentation in lab meetings and for external presentations.
Support for lab-wide research productivity: Assists with maintaining a clean and productive research environment. Tracks and manages lab inventory, prepares common stock solutions, washes and organizes glassware, maintains lab databases and cell lines. Helps to manage lab operations, including inventory management, ordering supplies, washing dishes, and preparing stock solutions for the group, as well as performing other duties as combined.
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, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) 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
Automatically 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
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
