Research Technician II

Research Technician II

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary: $18.00 hourly

Job Description:

The Research Technician II supports team-based research in nutritional immunology and metabolic processes. The position requires demonstrated abilities in handling small animals including feeding, weighing, immune treatments and biosample collection. The position also requires experience in independently conducting laboratory analysis including quantitative and computer skills, and abilities to use laboratory equipment for immune function and molecular assays and metabolite analyses. The successful applicant will have shared responsibilities for maintaining laboratory inventories and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• 25% Handles and administers diets, antigens, and immune response modifiers to small animals, and with additional training and supervision is able to work with young swine.
• 25% Works as a team member and independently on molecular and immune function assays related to nutrient-regulated processes; conducts precise benchwork and data analysis, uses cell culture- and molecular-based techniques.
• 20% Assists with Biosafety, Chemical inventory, lab item receipt and inventory, and safety activities necessary to maintain laboratory organization, accreditation, BSL-2 status, and related permits.
• 10% Assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory methods and reports for regulatory compliance.
• 10% Upon specific training, assists with supervision and training of other laboratory personnel including students.
• 10% Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of relevant laboratory based research experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Experience in a biology/biochemistgry/immunology/genetics research laboratory either before or after graduation. Experience handling and managing small animals for research, such as genotyping, blood collection, dissections. Experience working in a biochemistry or immunology-focused laboratory in both supervised and independent activities. Experience with analysis using flow cytometry, PCR, and/or HPLC or mass spec instrumentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong communication skills and collaborative, cooperative, reliable work habits.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of computer programs for gene/genomic databases searching and analysis. Ability to use molecular biology methods such as promoter analysis.

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.