Job Description
Job Title: Technician II
Agency :Texas A&M University
Department :Biology
Proposed Minimum Salary :Commensurate
Job Location :College Station, Texas
Job Type:Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you passionate about science and enjoy working behind the scenes to support hands-on learning? We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Technician II to join our team and play a vital role in the success of our Biology and Anatomy & Physiology laboratory courses. In this position, you’ll be responsible for preparing daily lab materials, ensuring everything is ready for students to explore and discover. You’ll also assist in planning and supervising technical operations, helping to guide lab personnel and maintain the highest standards of quality assurance and control across all lab equipment and specimens. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in supporting scientific education, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities to Contribute
- Supervise and ensure quality control of all reagents, solutions, media, and lab setups for experiments and practical exams.
- Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment and spaces.
- Transport departmental supplies and equipment as needed.
- Troubleshoot experimental issues and recommend solutions.
- Train and assist Graduate Assistants assigned to lab courses.
- Maintain lab safety and compliance with safety protocols.
- Refine and improve experiments and technical procedures used in lab courses.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of experience in scientific research, clinical, operational, managerial or experimental work.
A well-qualified candidate will also possess
- Master’s degree in related field.
- Completion of advanced A&P laboratory coursework.
- Four years of experience in scientific research, clinical, operational and experiential work experience.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR.
- AED Training
- Specimen dissection skills.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
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 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 cuttingedge 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 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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