Research Assistant

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 provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. Assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/field personnel in research. Collaborates with other research personnel. The laboratory is a neuropharmacology lab utilizing electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, behavior techniques.

What You Need To Know

• Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
• Other Factors: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. Travel: May travel as required.

Required Education

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

Preferred Qualifications

• The laboratory uses electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture and mouse behavioral models.
• Any experience in these is preferable.

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.
• Aids 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.
• Research Publications: Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Aids in reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Aids undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

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.
• Up to 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.
• Education 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.