Job Description
Job Title: Research Technician
Agency:Texas A&M University
Department: Oceanography
Proposed Minimum Salary:$17.00 hourly
Job Location :College Station, Texas
Job Type:Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you passionate about science and eager to launch your career in research? The Department of Oceanography is seeking a part-time Research Technician I to join our team and support work in marine science. In this entry-level role, you’ll provide essential technical support to our research projects, performing routine yet vital tasks that keep our lab operations running smoothly. Working under general supervision, you’ll gain hands-on experience in an academic environment where curiosity is encouraged, learning is continuous, and your contributions truly matter. If you’re detail-oriented, motivated, and ready to grow in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply.
Opportunities to Contribute
- Assembles, sets up, and operates technical and laboratory equipment; maintains and updates lab computers.
- Maintains lab inventory and orders necessary parts and supplies.
- Ensures laboratory compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Provides logistical and technical support, including computer-related tasks.
- Performs general lab and prep room cleanup and maintenance.
- Assists senior staff with field experiments and procedure development.
- Supports research participant management, including recruitment, screening, and record-keeping.
- Aids undergraduate and graduate students with research projects.
- Participates in training and professional development as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience
A well-qualified candidate will also possess
- Familiar with Python, MATLAB, or other similar programming tools for analyzing large climate datasets.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Hourly Rate: $17 per hour
Schedule: This part time position may require you to travel and work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
What You Need to Do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help 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 Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences at Texas A&M that spans the Marine Biology and Marine Sciences Departments at TAMU Galveston, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group. This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a truly unique concentration of educational and research resources. Our educational and research capacity is greatly enhanced by close ties to the College Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, and Geology & Geophysics, as well as the Berg Hughes Center, and Texas Center for Climate Studies.
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.
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