Research Assistant

About the role

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 Salary: W ill 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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Benefits

Additional Information

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.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at tamus? Share your experience