Research Associate

About the role

• Job Title
• Research Associate
• Agency
• Texas A&M University Health Science Center
• Department
• Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• Commensurate
• Job Location
• Bryan, 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

• Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
• Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
• Travel: May travel as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• May vary with research area.

Preferred Qualifications

• The laboratory uses electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture and mouse behavioral models. Any experience in these is preferable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Research

• Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various
• research projects.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping
• detailed records of data.
• Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment.
• Assists in planning and coordinating research projects.
• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis,
• statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.

Research Publications

• Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.
• Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

Training

• Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

W h y Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university wit h strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated wit h a major university, suc h as sporting and cultural events, state-of-t h e-art recreation facilities, t h e Bus h Library and Museum, and muc h more await you. Experience all t h at a big city h as to offer but wit h 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 wit h Texas A&M contributing to employee h ealt h and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid h olidays
• Up to eig h t h ours of paid sick leave and at least eig h t h ours of paid vacation eac h mont h
• Automatic enrollment in th e Teac h er Retirement System of Texas
• Healt h 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, works h ops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree w h ile a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M t h at h as 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.