Research Technician
Research Technician
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Job Description
Job Title
Research TechnicianAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Microbial Pathogenesis And ImmunologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 fastestgrowing 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 teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Research Technician in Molecular Biology performs a variety of technical and specialized laboratory procedures in the field of molecular biology; conducts experiments maintains laboratory equipment and ensures the accuracy and validity of experimental results; works under the direction of senior researchers/graduate students and contribute to ongoing research projects by collecting data analyzing results and preparing reports; maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment and adhering to all safety protocols.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma
Two years of related experience in molecular biology techniques experienced with phage display library panning ELISA and recombinant protein expression and purification
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in biochemistry biology or bioengineering
Proficient in molecular biology techniques experienced with phage display library panning ELISA and recombinant protein expression and purification
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry
Proficiency in using computational tools and software for gene design and cloning such as Benchling and VectorNTI
Skills in protein expression purification and characterization are necessary for experimental validation
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities are required to interpret data and troubleshoot experiments
An understanding of genetic engineering methods including CRISPR and plasmid design is advantageous
The ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate complex scientific concepts effectively is vital
Responsibilities
Research:Conducts research. Maintains laboratory equipment. Assists senior lab members in data acquisition. Ensures smooth lab operation.
Research Procedure Support:Assists PI and senior lab members in ordering organizing cleaning as well as proposal/manuscript writing.
Training:Trains new lab members on basic experimental techniques. Trains members on lab safety. Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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 prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
