Technical Assistant I

Job Title

Technical Assistant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Oceanography

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Oceanography is one of several departments in the College of Geosciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU). The Department of Oceanography is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences at Texas A&M that spans the Marine Biology and Marine Sciences Departments at TAMU Galveston, GERG, IODP, and Texas SeaGrant.  This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a truly unique concentration of educational and research resources.  Our educational and research capacity is greatly enhanced by close ties to the College Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, and Geology & Geophysics, as well as the Berg Hughes Center, Texas Center for Climate Studies and International Laboratory for High-Resolution Earth System Prediction (iHESP).

What we want

The Technical Assistant I in the Fitzsimmons Group in the Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University will be responsible for performing a variety of technical duties involved in the operation and maintenance of the laboratory. This will involve maintaining the inventory of trace metal clean supplies used for a wide range of funded projects involving the collection and analysis of trace metal samples in the ocean, as well as data input and assistance with equipment organization and packing for field excursions. This position will involve working in a trace metal clean room, operating mass spectrometers (under supervision), and handling acids. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in performing laboratory procedures or assisting in experimental work within the field of specialization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to follow directions and written protocols.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in clean room laboratories.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining inventory of clean laboratory supplies – Acid washing bottles, vials, and jars.

• Packing/unpacking from research expeditions – Packing items into storage totes; making packing lists; labeling storage totes; organizing items in the lab.

• Assisting with analyses (under supervision) – Watching instruments as they run; taking notes during experiments; data entry; gathering materials for analyses. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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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