Job Title

Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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 Technician II performs semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of assignments requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures.

What you need to know

Other Requirements or Other Factors: Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years of laboratory experience or related areas

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment

• Ensure attention to detail

• Knowledge of lab room preparation and lab techniques and safety

• Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Biology, Neuroscience or related field

• Some experience in research in neuroscience or related field

• Experience in immunohistochemistry, microscopy, behavioral analysis in mice

• Tissue collection and processing from mice

• Electrophysiology technique and stereotaxic surgery

Responsibilities:

Experimental Procedures and Data Collection

• Collects samples and measurement data from experiments.

• Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.

• Experiments with mouse models including behavioral analysis, immunohistochemistry and molecular biology and electrophysiology.

• Performs analysis and tests.

• Makes and records observations and scientific measurement.

• Extracts, collects and compiles data. Computes quantitates and extends projections.

• Assembles and operates technical equipment.

• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.​

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month

• Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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 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.