Job Title
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich 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 Healthencompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.
What we want
This position will assist our ongoing research projects. The Research Assistant will join a research lab focused on understanding the pathophysiology of stroke using whole animal and tissue culture approaches. Major techniques of the laboratory include in vivo studies, rodent surgeries and behavioral analysis, primary cell isolation and culture, histology, bioinformatics.
What you need to know
Salary:Will becommensuratebased on the selected hire’s education and experience
Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Please note:This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume toassistus with the review process. You may upload these documentsonthe application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
No required experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors with major or minor in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, or related field
Small animal handling and bench research skills
Experience with using and troubleshooting general laboratory equipment
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates should have excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
They must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
Research
Assists with behavioral studies and surgeries using rats
Assists in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects
Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed record of data.
Performs other duties as assigned
Lab Management
Orders lab supplies
Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment. May repair research equipment
Maintains lab equipment and certifications
Assists with compliance reviews
Writing
Searches literature
Evaluates and summarizes experiment results
Uses and computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
Analyzes data
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-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 daysof 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 prepopulate 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.
