Research Technician I - Cromer Lab

Job Title

Research Technician I - Cromer Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Medical Physiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

Houston, 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 & lived experiences. 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, 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 Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.

What you need to know

Travel: This position may require travel.

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities:

Research Technical Support

• •Assembles and operates technical equipment.
• •Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers.
• •Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed.
• •Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications.
• •Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory.
• •Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup.

Research Procedure Support

• •Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
• •Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.
• •Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.

Administrative Lab Duties

Assists senior staff members in editing proposal drafts and paperwork associated with grant applications

Training

• •Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
• •Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• •High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• •Two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Current HIPPA training
• •Masters of Physiology
• •Previous work with human subjects or in patient care settings
• •Conducting human research protocols (non-biological sample)
• •Familiar with normal human physiology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• •Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• •Data analysis.
• •Conducting human research protocols (non-biological sample)
• •Familiar with normal human physiology

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, 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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.