Research Scientist

About the role

• Job Title
• Research Scientist
• Agency
• Texas A&M University
• Department
• School of Engineering Medicine
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• Commensurate
• Job Location
• Houston, 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.

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Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities

Research

• Colony Management: Manage and maintain multiple transgenic mouse lines, including routine genotyping.
• In Vivo Models & Behavior: Assist in executing preclinical mouse models, including multiple behavioral assays.
• Benchwork: Conduct standard molecular and cellular laboratory techniques, including immunochemistry and tissue processing.
• Data Analysis: Record experimental data meticulously and perform preliminary statistical significance testing on biological datasets.
• Laboratory Operations: Maintain laboratory inventory, ensure proper functioning of pain testing equipment, and strictly uphold safety mitigations and compliance standards.
• Assist with grant acquisition.

Mentoring/Supervision

• May assist student researchers, Postdoctoral Research Associates, Assistant Research Scientists, and/or Associate Research Scientists who are working on research related to the project.
• May supervise assigned staff and/or students.

Presentations

• Assist in preparing presentation materials on research topics such as seminars, lab meetings, or poster presentations.
• Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

Required Education and Experience

• PhD in a related field.

Six years of related experience in Immunology, neuroscience or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Flow Cytometry, behavioral assays, tissue sectioning, or immunochemistry
• Prior hands-on experience with rodent handling, breeding, and colony management

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Analytical skills, including use of statistical software (Prism or R).
• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• 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.