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Job TitleResearch Technician II Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Nutrition Proposed Minimum Salary$18.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The Research Technician II supports team-based research in nutritional immunology and metabolic processes. The position requires demonstrated abilities in handling small animals including feeding, weighing, immune treatments and biosample collection. The position also requires experience in independently conducting laboratory analysis including quantitative and computer skills, and abilities to use laboratory equipment for immune function and molecular assays and metabolite analyses. The successful applicant will have shared responsibilities for maintaining laboratory inventories and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: 25% Handles and administers diets, antigens, and immune response modifiers to small animals, and with additional training and supervision is able to work with young swine. 25% Works as a team member and independently on molecular and immune function assays related to nutrient-regulated processes; conducts precise benchwork and data analysis, uses cell culture- and molecular-based techniques. 20% Assists with Biosafety, Chemical inventory, lab item receipt and inventory, and safety activities necessary to maintain laboratory organization, accreditation, BSL-2 status, and related permits. 10% Assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory methods and reports for regulatory compliance. 10% Upon specific training, assists with supervision and training of other laboratory personnel including students. 10% Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: -High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Three years of relevant laboratory based research experience. Preferred Education and Experience: -Bachelor's degree in relevant field - Experience in a biology/biochemistgry/immunology/genetics research laboratory either before or after graduation. -Experience handling and managing small animals for research, such as genotyping, blood collection, dissections. -Experience working in a biochemistry or immunology-focused laboratory in both supervised and independent activities. -Experience with analysis using flow cyotmetry, PCR, and/or HPLC or mass spec instrumentation. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. -Strong communication skills and collaborative, cooperative, reliable work habits. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Knowledge of computer programs for gene/genomic databases searching and analysis. -Ability to use molecular biology methods such as promoter analysis. 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. Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System. Working for System Offices means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus. The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas. However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices! If you have questions, please contact us at (979) 458-6169 or email SystemOfficesEmployment@tamus.edu. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6169. Moore/Connally Building 301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840 https://goo.gl/maps/bm83p System Office has departments in other locations in the Bryan/College Station area as well as in Austin, TX and Washington D.C. Cost of Living Calculator University Holidays Jeanne Clery Safety Act Resources in Bryan/College Station (BCS) BCS Apartment Association BCS Chamber of Commerce BCS Eagle Newspaper BCS Regional Association of REALTORS Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation Brazos Valley Insite Magazine Bryan ISD College Station ISD Destination Bryan Visit College Station
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