Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Molecular And Cellular Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Research Assistant - Shetty Lab to serve as a member of the Cell Biology and Genetics team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

The Research Assistant, under general supervision, will assist in performing animal breeding with genotyping, animal behavioral studies, and neurohistology.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

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Required Education:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• B.S. degree, in biological Sciences

• Experience in animal handling, breeding, genotyping, neurobehavioral studies, immunohistochemical studies.

• Experience in laboratory maintenance and ordering supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.

• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.

• Evaluates and summarizes results.

• Assists graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research associates involved in research.

• Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.

• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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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