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.