Research Assistant

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

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

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Research Assistant is responsible for performing, analyzing, and presenting the results of assigned research projects in cancer and lymphatic biology, particularly looking at signaling mechanisms.

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 

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.