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 include executing experiments, contributing to grant submissions, and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Supports main lab operations
• Assists with animal care
• Prepares reagents
• Trains new personnel on lab procedures
• Executes experiments to obtain data for grant submissions and papers
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research
• Keeps detailed records of data
• Analyzes and evaluates results
• Designs, plans, and coordinates experiments in support of various research projects
• Selects and arranges meeting facilities and equipment for meetings and special events associated with research projects
• Maintains an accurate laboratory notebook
• Writes manuscripts and contributes to grant proposals
• Presents findings
• Conducts general lab duties, purchasing, autoclaving, and animal maintenance

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Three years of experience in a research lab or office setting (undergraduate research acceptable)
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related area
• Experience with rodent models, cell culture, cryostat and histology
• Knowledge of cell culture techniques
• Knowledge of rodent husbandry and handling
• Cryostat work expertise
• Knowledge of rodent brain tissue dissection
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Keyboarding skills

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Three years of experience in a research lab or office setting (undergraduate research acceptable)
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related area
• Experience with rodent models, cell culture, cryostat and histology
• Knowledge of cell culture techniques
• Knowledge of rodent husbandry and handling
• Cryostat work expertise
• Knowledge of rodent brain tissue dissection
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Keyboarding skills

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in computer applications, particularly word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of animal care and handling
• Experience with laboratory equipment and techniques

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, a program offering free wellness resources and support

Pay

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

Schedule

N/A