Research Assistant

About the role

• Job Title
• Research Assistant
• Agency
• Texas A&M University Health Science Center
• Department
• Medical Physiology
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• Commensurate
• Job Location
• College Station, Texas
• Job Type
• Staff

About the role

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.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends and may require travel.

What you need to do

• A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
• Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities

Research

• Perform experiments for assigned research projects that includes: assist in mammalian cell culture techniques, molecular biology experiments, real time PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry and fluorescent and confocal imaging
• Conduct and monitor breeding of animals, tissue harvest and basic surgical techniques, accurately record animal logs pertaining to breeding of rodents and during xenograft studies
• Research design by surveying literature
• Obtain data through laboratory and scientific techniques
• Coordinate with research support staff on technical procedures

Data Analyses & Production of Publications and Presentations

• Interpret and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques
• Assist with the preparation of research literature during manuscript and grant submissions
• Present data at domestic and international scientific meetings

Laboratory Maintenance

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory maintenance and maintain laboratory safety manuals
• Order laboratory supplies and maintain lab inventory
• Prepare laboratory reagents and solutions, and maintain laboratory equipment
• General lab cleaning to include benches and glassware

Research Publications

• Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects
• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records

Mentorship

• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic laboratory experience
• Experience in molecular biology research and cell culture techniques
• Mouse handling and performing necropsies
• Experience with using and troubleshooting general laboratory equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment
• Attention to detail

Why Texas A&M University?

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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic 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
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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

Additional information

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.