Research Program Associate I

About the role

The Research Program Associate I will support main lab operations, assist with animal care, reagent preparation, and train students. Responsibilities also include executing experiments for grant submissions and papers.

Responsibilities

• Supports main lab operations
• Assists with animal care
• Prepares reagents
• Trains students
• Executes experiments for grant submissions and papers

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of research lab or office experience
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field
• Experience with rodent models, cell culture, cryostat, and histology
• Knowledge of rodent husbandry and handling
• Cryostat work expertise
• Knowledge of rodent brain tissue dissection
• Word processing and spreadsheet applications proficiency
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in biology or related area
• Experience with rodent models, cell culture, cryostat, and histology
• Knowledge of rodent husbandry and handling
• Cryostat work expertise
• Knowledge of rodent brain tissue dissection
• Word processing and spreadsheet applications proficiency
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability insurance
• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed
• Living Well program

Pay

Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Schedule

N/A