Technician I

Job Title

Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

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 by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry, is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/

What We Want

The Technician I will be responsible for supporting the Instructional Laboratory Program by assisting in planning and supervising technical operations. They will provide training and oversight for student workers assisting in preparation and distribution of chemicals. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Need to Know

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

Work Schedule: Ability to work non-standard hours

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Driver’s License Class C as may transport placarded hazardous material in department vehicle

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment

• Ensure attention to detail

• Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Chemical Processing: Updates and maintains chemical preparatory manual. Assists in quantities of chemical preparations needed for individual experiments and total course. Provides oversight for student workers preparing standardized chemical solutions and mixtures for upcoming laboratory experiments. Coordinates student workers in keeping laboratories supplied with basic materials and necessary chemicals. Assists in supervision of hazardous waste consolidation, labeling, and disposal for Instructional Laboratory Program.

• Chemical Logistics: Assists in maintaining inventory of laboratory chemicals and standard items and supplies. Assists in determining specifications for purchase of chemicals for teaching laboratories.

• Laboratory Security/Safety: Assists in securing laboratory facilities at end of classes. Examines chemical preparation area and procedures for hazards and recommends corrective action. Assists with new employee safety orientation and Hazard Communications Awareness for student workers.

• Department’s Hazardous Chemical Waste: ​Assists the Technical Laboratory Coordinator in chemical waste collection from research groups at Departmental Hazardous Chemical Waste facility.  Ensures proper segregation of classes of chemicals, and proper identification tags are on each container.  Works closely with the Technical Lab Coordinator and the University s Safety Officer to ensure Departmental Waste Facility is in compliance with Federal, State and University policies and regulations. May transport placarded hazardous material in department vehicle and performs other duties as assigned.

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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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. 

• Health , dental , vision , life 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 leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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 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.