Research Assistant

Texas A&M University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Houston seeks a Research Assistant to provide skilled, administrative, and technical support in research projects and collaborate with research personnel on site.

The role involves planning phases of studies, performing benchwork, and assisting with publications; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, with preferred background in biology or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of liver or cancer biology is preferred.
• Experience with benchwork and basic histology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments and technical procedures; adapts procedures to research needs.
• Maintains rodent colonies and monitors treatments in animal studies.
• Prepares data for analysis and assists with publications.

Skills

Lab benchwork

Rodent handling

Histological analysis

Liver cancer biology

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology/animal science

Job description

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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

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.