Research Assistant

About the job

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
Schedule: Occasional weekend or after-hours work might be required.

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications:
• Required Education:
• 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.

• 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 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.