Job Title Research Technician I Agency Texas A&M University Department Biology 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, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are The Department of Bio lo gy at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the bio lo gical sciences, from molecular cell bio lo gy to ecology and evolutionary bio lo gy . Our faculty perform cutting edge research in a wide array of bio lo gical sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of bio lo gical systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern bio lo gical sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of bio lo gy . To learn more, please visit us at https://www. bio .tamu.edu/ (https://www.bio.tamu.edu/) . What We Want The Research Technician I will perform entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving the performance of routine tasks. The selected candidate will join a research lab focused on understanding the neural circuits regulating circadian rhythms. Major techniques in the lab will include rodent surgeries, histology, behavioral analyses, and microscopy. The primary duties of the Research Technician I will include animal husbandry and colony management, animal surgeries, histology, and microscopy. 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. Required Education and Experience: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience + ​ Two years of related experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to lift moderately heavy objects + Strong track record of organizational, written, and oral communication skills + Detail-oriented, independent, and have excellent interpersonal skills + Proficient at basic computer skills + Physical dexterity and ability to use the required equipment to perform duties Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, neuroscience or related field + Previous experience working in a biological sciences or neurosciences lab strongly preferred + Experience with small animal surgeries and/or colony management strongly preferred Responsibilities: + Research: Perform histology including tissue collection, sectioning, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and image analysis. Collect samples and measurement data from experiments. Perform other research duties as assigned. + Surgery: Perform small animal surgeries and post-operative care for mice. + Animal Husbandry: Assist in managing mouse colonies including breeding, genotyping, and record keeping. Assist senior staff members in conducting experiments and consults in developing procedures. + Behavioral Testing: Perform behavioral analyses in mice. + Record Keeping: Collect and compile data. Maintain experimental/research data and summarization of data. + Lab Preparation: Prepare reagents and buffers. Maintain general lab supplies. Assemble and operate technical equipment. Perform other related 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 All positions are security-sensitive. 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