Research Technician I

Job Title

Research Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Department

S&E – Physical & Environmental Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Description:

The Research Technician I, under general supervision, assists in planning research on support laboratory methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results for a series of closely-controlled experiments.

Responsibilities:  

• Maintain and develop instruments to measure the atmospheric properties using various platforms.
• Researches literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modifies procedures to suit the particular research need.
• Assists with planning technical operations.
• Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments.
• Makes complex chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation.
• Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.
• Makes and records observations and measurements.
• Writes and/or edits for publication scientific materials requiring academic knowledge.
• Researches and catalogs reference materials.
• Orders scientific supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus and computer equipment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with instrument design, 3D printing, and Raspberry Pi would be preferred.

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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