Job Title Research Specialist III Agency Texas A&M University Department Chemistry Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, 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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadersh ip, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who We Are Texas A&M University’s Department of Che m is t r y is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for che m is t r y to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www. che m .tamu.edu/ What We Want The Research Specialist III, under general direction, will run samples on a specialized mass spectrometer. The Research Specialist III will also perform instrument maintenance to ensure equipment is in top condition. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience. Schedule: Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree + Eight years of relevant experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Must have extensive experience in mass spectrometry, sample preparation, maintenance of mass spectrometry equipment, interpretation of mass spectra and good laboratory practice + Ability to lift moderately heavy objects + Ability to exert heavy force Responsibilities: + Running Instruments: Running specialized, custom-built mass spectrometer. + Sample Preparation and Instrument Maintenance: Assist in sample preparation in addition to performing instrument maintenance to ensure equipment is in top condition. + Data Analysis and Record Keeping: Interpretation of mass spectra and record keeping. 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  Tea che r 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 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.