Research Technician I - Mahnke Lab

Job Title

Research Technician I - Mahnke Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

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 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 performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.

What You Need To Know

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

Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time; May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

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

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma.
• Two years of laboratory or research experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or having received a BS in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or similar scientific fields.
• Molecular and cellular biology laboratory experience, R coding and statistical analysis experience, BSL2 laboratory experience.
• Flow cytometry, BSL2 cell culture, qPCR, data analysis
• Understanding of molecular and cellular biology, including appropriate laboratory assays.
• Ability to work independently and keep laboratory records.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

Research Technical Support

• Assembles and operates technical equipment.
• Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers.
• Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed.
• Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications.
• Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory.
• Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup.
• Prepares laboratory reagents and solutions, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Coordinates day-to-day laboratory maintenance and maintain laboratory safety manuals.
• Orders laboratory supplies and maintain lab inventory.
• Performs general lab cleaning to include benches and glassware.
  
  
  

Research Procedure Support

• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
• Assists with the maintaining records on research experiments.
• Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.
  
  
  

Laboratory management, record keeping

• Keeps detailed records of data, including data sharing and best practices-compliant research logs in an electronic lab notebook.
• Helps to maintain financial accounts related to research projects, including placing and receiving orders for laboratory equipment and consumable reagents.
• Works to ensure the laboratory is clean and waste is appropriately treated for removal.
  
  
  

Training

• Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
  
  
  

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.