• Job Description

  Req#: R-070021

  Job Title

  Research Technician I

  Agency

  Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

  Department

  Center for Coastal Studies

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  Commensurate

  Job Location

  Corpus Christi, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

  TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

  From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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  PURPOSE

  The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs semi-skilled, technical support and research work involving performance of assignments requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on the successful completion of tasks assigned.

  
  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collects samples and measurement data from experiments

  • Implements and maintains data collection and summary of field trials

  • Performs analysis and tests. Makes and records observations and scientific measurements

  • Extracts, collects and compiles data

  • Assembles and operates technical equipment

  • Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures

  • Perform other duties as assigned

  WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Two (2) years of related experience

  • Additional education/experience may be used as a substitution for the minimum requirements

  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

  • Ability to lift moderately heavy objects

  • Ability to exert heavy force

  • Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends as needed

  WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

  • Bachelor of Science degree in the Life Sciences

  • Three years of related experience

  SALARY: $16.47 HOURLY ($34,257.60 ANNUALLY, APPROXIMATELY)

  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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

• About the company

  Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is a public research university in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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