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 g y at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the bio lo g ical sciences, from molecular cell bio lo g y to ecology and evolutionary bio lo g y . Our faculty perform cutting edge research in a wide array of bio lo g ical 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 g ical systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern bio lo g ical sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of bio lo g y . 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, under general supervision, perform entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. The selected candidate will join a new research lab focused on characterizing and targeting acute inflammation following spinal cord injury and the development of three-dimensional imaging strategies. Major techniques in the lab will include rodent surgeries, flow cytometry, histology, behavioral analyses, tissue clearing and light sheet microscopy. The primary duties of the Research Technician I will include animal husbandry and colony management, animal surgeries, postoperative care, and histology. 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: May work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future. 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 + Ability to exert heavy force + Ability to lift medium weight objects Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor’s 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: + Surgery: Perform small animal surgeries including spinal cord injuries. Perform post-operative care for mice with spinal cord injury including bladder care. + 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. + 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. + Behavioral Testing: Perform behavioral analyses including functional motor tests in mice. + Preparation: Prepare reagents and buffers. Maintain general lab supplies. Assemble and operate technical equipment. + Record Keeping: Collect and compile data. Maintain experimental/research data and summarization of data. 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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