Technician I

Job TitleTechnician IAgencyTexas A&M UniversityDepartmentVet Med - Physiology & PharmacologyProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionOur 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  The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.   What we wantThe Technician I assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities.  Makes and records observations and measurements.What you need to knowSalary: $15.85 - $19.50/hour and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   Location/Schedule: College station, TX/Full-Time Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.ResponsibilitiesLaboratory OperationsAssists in conducting experiments and technical procedures. Performs some laboratory research activities.Reviews literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modifies procedures to suit the research need.Assists with planning and may supervise technical operations.Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments.Assists in making chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation.Data EntryUses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.Makes and records observations and measurements.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 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.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.