GCR Technician
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Job Title
GCR TechnicianAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
International Ocean Discovery ProgramProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station 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
What We Want
We are seeking a GCR Technician to support Gulf Coast Repository Analytical Services under the supervision of the GCR Analytical Services Supervisor and the general direction of the GCR Senior Technicians. This role involves operating maintaining and calibrating laboratory and analytical equipment processing samples training visiting scientists and participating in projects to develop and enhance analytical instruments techniques and software. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Earth Science or a relevant field four years of professional laboratory experience and the ability to obtain and hold a passport and travel visas. Required skills include excellent communication and interpersonal abilities the capacity to work independently and as part of a team multitasking and strong organizational skills. Preferred qualifications include operational knowledge of geologic laboratory facilities mechanical or electronics skills experience with databases scientific software computer-aided design and scientific ocean drilling. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation promoting safe laboratory practices assisting with large projects and providing data processing and QA/QC support. The position may also involve splitting and curating cores managing inventory and ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of the laboratory. If this sounds like you we encourage you to apply
What You Need To Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hires experience.
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Other Requirements and Factors: This position may be required to sail which is conditional based on TAMU successfully obtaining the Scientific Ocean Drilling Coordinating Office (SODCO). This position would sail on SODCO expeditions as a marine technician which could be on 2-month expedition Seagoing employees must pass a new employee seagoing physical exam and annual seagoing physical exams. The employee would need to be able to travel internationally.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors in Earth Science or relevant field .
Four years of relevant professional experience working in a laboratory.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Obtain and hold a passport and appropriate travel visas on a continuing basis.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and on a team.
Ability to multitask.
Must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with varied groups demonstrating excellent teamwork leadership and displaying a service-oriented attitude in all interactions.
Must be detail oriented and have the ability to successfully organize tasks and prioritize work.
Ensures strong team approach to service deliverables through routine team building training and interactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working operational knowledge of geologic laboratory facilities.
Knowledge and experience working with tools (i.e. good mechanical and/or electronics skills) databases scientific software and/or computer-aided design.
Experience in design construction installation or operation of scientific equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
Experience with scientific ocean drilling.
Background in geological sciences or oceanography.
Responsibilities
GCR ANALYTICAL SERVICES- Responsible for instrument operation maintenance calibration for laboratory and analytical equipment in assigned laboratory area (paleomagnetics/petrophysics/chemistry/X-ray). Cooperate and work closely with scientists to optimize scientific data produced on GCR analytical equipment. Cross train on instrumentation in other laboratory areas of the GCR analytical facilities. Control inventory and maintain supplies for assigned laboratory area. Maintain accurate documentation including laboratory manuals and vendor documentation for instrumentation and equipment in assigned laboratory area. Assist in keeping all GCR facilities and assigned laboratory area clean and in good working condition. Practice and promote safe laboratory practices at all times. Assist in implementation of large projects utilizing GCR instrumentation and the GCRs core collection including legacy projects and workshops along with SODCO or any coring/drilling projects that want to utilize GCR analytical facilities. Assist in splitting and curating cores as required for core processing projects at the GCR. Box move and store cores in the GCR as needed. Provides basic data processing and QA/QC of data generated by GCR instrumentation in assigned laboratory area and assist with transfer of generated data to facility users with support from the Senior Technicians and Senior Data Analyst as required. Work on projects related to instrument and software development/enhancement.
TRAINING AND OVERSIGHT- Provide training and oversight for visiting scientists using instrumentation in assigned laboratory areas. Ensure visiting scientists receive safe laboratory safety training and follow safe laboratory practices. Provide cross training to other GCR technical staff in areas of expertise.
SAMPLE ANALYSES- Run samples on GCR instrumentation for academic and commercial scientists as required.
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.
Health dental vision life and long-term 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
Automatically 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
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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 pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. 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
