Technician I

Job TitleTechnician I Agency Texas A&M University Department Vet Med-Teaching Hospital Proposed Minimum Salary$16.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff 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 The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital, both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians. What we want We are looking for a Technician I to assist in planning research on support laboratory methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results for a series of closely controlled experiments. What you need to know Salary: Starting at $16/hour. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with occasional weekends and on-call required. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Please note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: One year in scientific research, clinical, operational, or experimental work. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Responsibilities Performs general functions of the laboratory: Sets up sample submissions to appropriate protocol for request, records sample submissions, and assigns a lab number. Performs bacterial identification and susceptibility testing, PCR, and DNA extraction. Performs immunologic assays on submitted patient samples. Communicates test results to clinician or student. Provides back-up support for other technicians in Clinical Microbiology laboratory. Monitors and Records Data: Enters hospital fees into the hospital computer information system. Maintains accurate medical records. Enters test results into the hospital computer information system. Facilitates faculty instruction of Prof. Curriculum: Assists Microbiologist with teaching duties. Maintains Laboratory within VMTH: Orders supplies for the lab. Performs general laboratory maintenance. Laboratory Equipment: Helps maintain and operate laboratory equipment. 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. 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. Useful Links: Benefit Programs Retirement Employee Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts University Holidays Legal Statements New Employee Onboarding Prospective Employees Safety and Security Notices Training and Development USERRA Nondiscrimination Notice