Job TitleResearch Assistant
AgencyTexas A&M University Health Science Center
DepartmentIbt Center For Translational Cancer Research
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationHouston, Texas
Job TypeStaff
Job DescriptionOur 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 wantThe
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 knowSalary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Houston, TX/Full-Time
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
ResponsibilitiesResearch- 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.
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.
Lab Meeting/Projects- Participate in lab meetings within the center and other departments.
- Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team.
Required Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications- 2 years of laboratory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Knowledge of cell culture, cell based assays, transfection, protein purification techniques, mammalian protein expression, SDSPAGE, Western blots, microscopy.
Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- 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 prepopulate 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.