Graduate Assistant- MSSRP Year 2

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care—and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

About the Role

A graduate student in an institution within the Texas Tech University System employed in support of a department or unit responsible for work assigned by the supervisor within the unit or department which utilizes knowledge beyond undergraduate academic studies.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning Lab.
• Reading relevant literature.
• Entering data, preparing graphs, and reports for lab meetings.
• Mouse experiments and handling.
• Tissue removal and dissection.

Requirements

• Enrolled in the graduate program of an institution within the Texas Tech University System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed the first year of MSSRP and approved via mentor in the program.

Pay

Pay Grade Minimum: 10
Pay Grade Maximum: 25
Pay Basis: Hourly

Schedule

Part Time

Grant Funded: Yes
Does this position work in a research laboratory? Yes
Are select agents used in this laboratory? No