Job TitleTechnician I - Research
AgencyTexas A&M University Health Science Center
DepartmentNeuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationBryan, Texas
Job TypeStaff
Job DescriptionOur 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 wantThe
Technician I performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Helps with and conducts experimental studies in the research lab including EEG recording and analysis, temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns. Assists senior research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.
What you need to knowSalary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Part-Time; May required work beyond normal hours on weekends.
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 Education:- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of experience in lab work or related areas.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
- Ensure attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.
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- Writes and edits for publication scientific materials requiring academic knowledge.
- Orders scientific supplies and equipment.
- Ensure attention to detail.
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.
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