Research Assistant - Biomedical Data & Lab Support

Texas A&M University System; Kingsville (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Kingsville, TX invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Pharmacy - Instruction department. The role supports data analysis, protocol execution, and collaboration with a team conducting cancer and Alzheimer’s projects.

A Bachelor's degree and lab experience are required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety. The position involves maintaining a vivarium, performing procedures on xenograft mice, and contributing to poster

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Intensively participates in data analysis and preliminary data collection by following experimental protocols (cell culture, PCR, ELISA, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, mice behavioral study).
• Compiles data sets from research teams and prepares reports and presentations.
• Maintains mouse colony in vivarium and conducts surgical and behavioral studies for project data.
• Supports training of new lab members and undergraduate/graduate students on techniques and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory skills

Computers/Software

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Kingsville, TX invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Pharmacy - Instruction department. The role supports data analysis, protocol execution, and collaboration with a team conducting cancer and Alzheimer’s projects.

A Bachelor's degree and lab experience are required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety. The position involves maintaining a vivarium, performing procedures on xenograft mice, and contributing to poster