Job Title
Technician III - Glaser LabAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Medical PhysiologyProposed Minimum Salary
Job Location
Job Type
Job Description
What we believe
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”
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 an Technician III to serve as a member of the Medical Physiology - Glaser lab team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of technical experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. 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.
Job Summary: The Technician III, under general direction, serves as lead technician within assigned section. Evaluates, selects, and executes standard and advanced scientific techniques used in diagnostic laboratory functions, provides assistance to professional staff.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Written and verbal communication.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus and computer equipment.
Works effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
In-depth knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, safety and quality assurance.
- Experience working with diverse individuals and communities
Responsibilities:
Serves as lead technician within assigned section.
Evaluates, selects and executes standard and advanced scientific techniques used in diagnostic laboratory functions, provides assistance to professional staff.
Performs animal procedures and surgeries such as bile duct ligation, animal husbandry, and breeding colony management.
Conduct experiments and technical procedures.
Generate and analyze data for publications and grants.
Participate in sample processing by retrieving samples, ensuring samples are fit for purpose of test, review submittal forms and interpret test requests/client paraffin blocks, specimens or other diagnostic material, mix reagents and buffers, package and ship samples to other labs.
Coordinate testing, perform quality control and/or maintenance of equipment, perform advanced test methods requiring subjective evaluation and analysis of controls required, troubleshoot routine assay and instrument problems, serve as subject matter specialist for specific test methods/techniques, prepare reagents, standards and controls, answer complex/advanced questions about tests.
Assist in new assay development and validation, manage inventory and procurement process for laboratory supplies, order or approve purchase of supplies, file, copy and scan relevant paperwork.
May supervise and instruct new coworkers and student assistants in animal procedures and molecular biology techniques, train staff in organization of samples, paperwork, sample preparation, test methodology and result entry.
Performs other duties as assigned.
In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at Texas A&M University 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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