Research Assistant

About the role

As one of the fastest-growing academic hea lth centers in the nation, Texas A&M Hea lth encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve hea lth through transformative education, innovative research and team-based hea lth care delivery. What we want The Research Assistant will be involved in studying the epigenetic and transcriptional regulation in normal development and disease setting. The position will support the studies using cell-based system, animal models, molecular assays, and high-throughput sequencing analysis. 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 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 Bachelor Degree in Biology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Experimental Procedures
• Maintains rodent colonies.
• Research Experiments
• Assists in conducting experiments and technical procedures.
• Laboratory Maintenance
• Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Collaborations & presentations
• Participate in weekly lab meetings within the center and with other internal and external departments. Participate in joint projects involving postdoctoral fellows and students in the lab.
• Provide assistance to graduate students and junior lab personnel.
• Assist with research grant proposals and provide publishable reports for conference and journal presentations.
• This will include library research into new approaches, the preparation of tables, graphs, photographs and figures, and assist in manuscripts and grant proposals, all with the highest ethical standards and levels of rigor and reproducibility.
• Why Texas A&M University?
• 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
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Requirements

• BS or MS with experience in developmental or cancer biology, cell biology, immunology, in biochemistry, cell biology, immunology or related biomedical science.
• Animal cancer models, primary tissue culture, molecular biology, protein biochemistry.
• Epigenetics, immunology with technical expertise of FACS, RNA-seq, Co-IP, next-generation sequencing library preparation Experience in performing rodent immune bioassays following approved protocols, using intra-oral, intra-venous, intra-peritoneal and subcutaneous injections.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Must be literate in the English language and be able to comprehend and follow effectively both written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to do independent research in areas related to developmental cancer and epigenetics.

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Additional Information

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Ibt - Cedp - Dashwood 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.

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