Research Technician

Research Technician

Texas A&M's Department of Biology is seeking a Research Technician I to support ongoing research activities within a dynamic laboratory environment. Under general supervision, the technician will assist with rodent colony management, reagent preparation, laboratory maintenance, and a range of research experiments employing cutting-edge neuroscience approaches.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Assists with the maintenance and monitoring of laboratory mouse colonies, including breeding, weaning, genotyping, recordkeeping, coordinating animal availability for research, and reporting animal-related concerns to supervisory staff.
• Prepares laboratory media, reagents, buffers, stock solutions, and other materials while maintaining inventories and assisting with supply ordering as needed.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, workspaces, preparation areas, records, and cleanliness in accordance with institutional safety and animal-care requirements.
• Assists with research projects and laboratory procedures by preparing animals, equipment, materials, and workspaces and supporting experimental activities, including molecular biology techniques, behavioral assays, imaging, tissue collection, cell culture, and surgical procedures as needed.
• Collects, organizes, maintains, and reports experimental data while regularly communicating research progress, protocol execution, and results to supervisors and laboratory staff.
• Participates in required laboratory, animal-care, safety, and compliance training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to lift and/or move lightweight objects.

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

• BS/BA in Biology, Neuroscience, or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a biology, neuroscience, or related laboratory.
• Previous experience working with rodents.
• Expertise in any/all of the following techniques: rodent surgery, virus injection, microscopy, perfusion, cryostat sectioning, immunohistochemistry, genotyping.
• Expertise in animal husbandry and/or rodent colony management.
• Demonstrated track record of organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, independent, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and database management.
• Ability to multi-task 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.

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

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 Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological 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 biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology.

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.