Research Assistant

Texas A&M University System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual holidays

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center seeks a Research Assistant to provide skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. The role involves planning and directing phases of research projects, collaborating with other research personnel, and working on-site in Houston.

Required education includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Preferred qualifications cover benchwork, rodent handling, histology, and liver/aging biology, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments and technical procedures; carries out research problems; relate literature to procedures.
• Maintains rat/mouse colonies and performs tissue collection.
• Prepares data for analysis and maintains inventory and equipment.
• Assists in writing and edits for publication of scientific material.
• Participates in lab meetings and collaborative projects; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Liver/cancer biology knowledge

Multi-tasking

Safety and lab environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent+experience

Biology/biochemistry/molecular biology/animal science (preferred)

Benchwork experience

Rodent handling and colony maintenance

Oral tissue biopsy and histology

Liver or aging biology

Job description

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 least eight hours of paid vacationeach 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 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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.