Technician I

Job Title

Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Medical Physiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$7.25 hourly

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 & identities.  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, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Technician I to serve as a member of the technical research team in the Texas A&M School of Medicine Department of Medical Physiology. The Technician I is responsible for providing professional technical support. This position will perform independent research activities requiring a sophisticated level of knowledge in a related field of science and or learning, and requires consistent use of discretion and judgement. Day-to-day activities involve coordinating, organization, and upkeep of the laboratory and equipment. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team!

What you need to know

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements:

• Ability to move heavy objects

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• 2 years related work experience and working with diverse individuals and communities

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

• Knowledge of cell culture treatment and the use of microscope

Responsibilities:

• General Laboratory Duties - Make solutions, clean glassware, autoclave. Order supplies. Maintain laboratory notebook. Conduct data mining.

• Perform Experiments - Nucleic Acids: Southern/Northern blotting, in situ. Hybridization, protection assays/PCR. Conduct proteins, Immunology: chromatography, immunohistochemistry, Western blot/electrophoresis, second. Data analysis.

• Cell Culture and Microdissection - Cell culture/Microscopy: maintenance/manipulation of cell cultures. Micro dissection of tissues. Fluorescence/confocal/electron microscopy. Image analysis/photography. Histological preparation of tissues.

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 pre-populate 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.

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