Job Title
Research Technician I - Reddy LabAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Neuroscience & Experimental TherapeuticsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This is a part-time position.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/ Part-Time; May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours and may travel as required.
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.
Working experience in a neuroscience EEG research lab; knowledge of advanced brain EEG software; experimental neural techniques and analysis; behavioral studies and interpretation; stereology and histology knowledge; pharmacological studies and data compilation experience in a research lab.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Experience working with individuals and communities.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret brain EEG recording, analysis and pattern formations.
Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments.
Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.
Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.
Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
Ensure attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Research and Analysis
Assists and performs experiments procedures involving brain EEG recording.
Assists with neuroscience EEG analysis studies.
Assists with performing technical operations relevant to specialized electrodes and EEG tools.
Assists personnel involved in a series of stereology and histology studies.
Assists and performs pharmacological studies and data compilation in the lab.
Makes and records of behavioral observations and EEG recording traces.
Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.
Publication and Lab Management
Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
Assists with the maintaining records on research experiments.
Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects.
Training
Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
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.
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 prepopulate 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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