Research Assistant - Earnest Lab

Job Title Research Assistant - Earnest Lab

Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Bryan, 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 & lived experiences. 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, 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 in at TAMU Health, Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics (NExT) provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. In addition, they will plan and direct certain aspects of a research project focused on understanding mechanisms involved related to spinal cord injury. Collaborates with other research personnel.

What you need to kno w

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Travel: May be required to travel.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

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.

Assists 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.

Coordinates with the Principal Investigator on the priorities and objectives of research experiments conducted.

Assist with managing day-to-day operation.

Organizes and maintains laboratory.

Maintains storage upkeep and inventory of liquid nitrogen cell line, chemical inventories, animal inventory and makes sure labs are inspection ready.

Purchases chemicals for experiments, software updates for computers, and consumables. Aids in purchasing animals for experiments.

Animal Care/behavior

Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

Research Publications

Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

Mentorship

Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Aids in onboarding of new students into the lab

Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications:

1yr of research laboratory experience with rodent models.

Research laboratory experience with assays for cognitive and social behavior.

Research laboratory experience with histological techniques and immunohistochemical assays.

Animal compliance training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

Attention to detail.

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

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

Educational 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

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.