Job Title Research Technician I - Cromer Lab Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Medical Physiology Proposed Minimum Salary $15.85 hourly Job Location Houston, 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 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 want The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. What you need to know Travel: This position may require travel. Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Responsibilities: Research Technical Support • Assembles and operates technical equipment. • Sets-up and maintains equipment for the assigned laboratory and updates laboratory computers. • Maintains inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed. • Maintains laboratories according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications. • Provides logistical support with computers in the laboratory. • Performs laboratory and prep room cleanup. Research Procedure Support • Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures. • Assists with the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants. • Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their research projects. Administrative Lab Duties • Assists senior staff members in editing proposal drafts and paperwork associated with grant applications Training • Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed. • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Required Education and Experience • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Two years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications • Current HIPPA training • Masters of Physiology • Previous work with human subjects or in patient care settings • Conducting human research protocols (non-biological sample) • Familiar with normal human physiology Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. • Data analysis. • Conducting human research protocols (non-biological sample) • Familiar with normal human physiology 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, 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 pre-populate 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.