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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.

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.