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Research Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Ibt ... Maintains rat/mouse colonies; administer chemical and patch treatment; monitor treatment responses ...

Research Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Ibt ... Maintains rat/mouse colonies; administer chemical and patch treatment; monitor treatment responses ...

Research Assistant

Houston, TX

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Ibt ... Maintains rat/mouse colonies; administer chemical and patch treatment; monitor treatment responses ...

Research Assistant

Houston, TX

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Ibt ... Maintains rat/mouse colonies; administer chemical and patch treatment; monitor treatment responses ...

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Research Assistant

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Job Title
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Ibt Center for Translational Cancer Research
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Houston, 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. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. Assists with phases in a research project. Collaborates with other research personnel. Performs work on site.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Houston, TX/Full-Time; Occasional weekend or after-hours work might be required
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.
Required Education and Experience
  • Appropriate bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, animal science or related field.
  • Experience in performing benchwork
  • Experienced in handling rodents and maintenance of rodent colonies.
  • Experience with oral tissue biopsy and performing histological analysis.
  • Experience in liver or aging biology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Research knowledge in liver or cancer biology
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to provide a safe environment that fosters respect of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Responsibilities
Experiments
  • Conducts experiments and technical procedures; carries out research problems; research literature relation to possible procedures and experiments; modifies procedures to suit the particular research needs.

Experimental Procedures
  • Maintains rat/mouse colonies; administer chemical and patch treatment; monitor treatment responses; conducts rat-based studies, such as biopsy and tissue harvesting.

Data Analysis
  • Prepares data for analysis and prepares samples.
  • Obtain original research results, organize and maintain inventory and equipment used in the lab.
  • Orders scientific supplies and equipment.

Writings/Publications
  • Assists in writing and/or edits for publication scientific material requiring academic knowledge; researches and catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory.

Meetings
  • Participates in lab meeting within the center and other departments. Participates in joint projects involving the laboratory team.

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 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.