Job Description

Research Assistant - Reddy Lab 1

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Commensurate

Bryan, Texas

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

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

The Research Assistant helps and conducts experimental studies and data analytics in the research lab, including brain disease models and behavioral patterns. Assists senior research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

What you need to know

Responsibilities

Research

• 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.

• Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment. May repair research equipment.

• Uses and 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.

• Assist and conduct brain research with pharmacological methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results in the lab.

• Assists with performing Epigenetic analysis with bioinformatic tools.

• Assists and performs experimental procedures involving brain disease models.

• Assists and performs experimental procedures involving behavior and signal recording.

• Assists with neuroscience electrophysiological analysis studies.

• Assists with performing technical operations relevant to pharmacology and PK studies.

Data analysis and records

• Prepares database of neural observations and EEG recording.

• Assists and edits scientific manuscripts.

• Coordinates work progress with campus and external collaborators.

General lab management

• Coordinates lab compliance and materials for research projects.

• Orders and maintains scientific supplies and equipment.

• Prepares and maintains lab records and inventories.

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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.

• Experience in Epigenetics and Bioinformatics.

• Ability to help senior researchers with brain paradigms and data collection.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret EEG recording and behavior tests.

• Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments.

• Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.

• Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.

• Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

• Ensure attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

• Attention to detail.

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.