Job Description
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Job Title
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology
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 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.
What you need to know
Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 5 years of infectious disease and/or animal handling experience
- Molecular biology experience
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities - Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position
- Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
- Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
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 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.
- Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
Mentorship - Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
Other Lab Responsibilities - Assist lab director with assigned tasks, grant preparation, lab activities, lab meetings, maintenance of lab, maintenance of positive lab atmosphere, university/department seminars, journal clubs, training as needed.
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.
Job Tags
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