Research Assistant Jobs

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Medical Physiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. 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, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 Assisting in planning research on support laboratory methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, management of day-to-day lab functions and recording results for a series of closely-controlled experiments.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

COVID-19 information: In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate, specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

Required Education:

• Appropriate Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a biomedical research lab with basic biology techniques.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PCR, Western Blot, protein & RNA analysis.
• Note taking and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Research: Manage mouse colony and direct in vivo experiments. Work regularly with mice to maintain mouse colony. Direct mouse breeding, genotyping, and routine in vivo experiments. Perform hands on biology lab techniques to include PCR, Western Blot, protein & RNA analysis and mammalian tissue culture. Record data for publications, presentations and future grant submissions. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Laboratory Management: Assist in planning research on support laboratory methods and techniques, carrying out procedures. Coordination and management of day-to-day lab functions and recording results for a series of closely-controlled experiments. Order laboratory supplies, equipment maintenance and cleaning of lab benches and glassware, maintain laboratory safety manuals. Act as lab liaison between PI and undergraduate student assistants. Coordinate student work schedules and oversee student research projects.

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.

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