Job Title

Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.04 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

The Technician I will be responsible for daily laboratory preparations for the introductory biology laboratory courses that serve over 3,000 students per semester. The Technician I will also plan and supervise technical operations, assist with personnel involved in laboratory preparation, and oversee the production and quality control of all reagents and solutions made for laboratory experiments.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Prepare reagent, media, cultures, solutions, and other materials for teaching labs. This includes measuring, aliquoting, labeling, transporting, storing, and ensuring quality control.

• Testing and troubleshooting lab protocols before deploying them in the teaching labs. Identify issues and make recommendations to solve them.

• Set up and tear down experimental apparatus and teaching demonstrations in labs. Including but not limited to preparing supply carts, moving and staging microscopes and spectrophotometers, transporting boxes, buckets and tubs of dissection specimens to labs.

• Restocking lab rooms during the day to ensure availability of supplies.

• Curate preserved specimens and preparing dissection tissues and arranges for lab demonstrations.

• Provide care for plants and animals used in the teaching labs.

• Laminates charts, posters, and information cards used in lab presentations.

• Assist staff, faculty, and graduate teaching assistants as needed and assist with administrative operations as needed.

• Transports packages or departmental supplies as needed.

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of lab equipment to prevent or resolve performance issues. Troubleshoots lab equipment, computers, and TV's for teaching assistants.

• Cleans prep areas, labs, cold rooms, autoclaves, and lab equipment.

• Notifies supervisors of lab room maintenance needs.

• Maintaining and following all laboratory safety protocols and assuring they are followed by students and teaching assistants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience.

• Comfortable performing physical tasks that require frequent walking and standing for the duration of an 8-hour shift.

• Ability to lift 20-50lbs without assistance.

• Must be able to wear lab appropriate attire and PPE.

 

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.

• Ability to work outside of normal shift occasionally (overnight/weekends)

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperative with others.

Salary: $18.04 per hour

What you need to do

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Why Texas A&M University? 

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.   

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological 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 biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/.

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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