Research Assistant - Earnest Lab

Texas A&M University Health Science Center; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Research Assistant in the Earnest Lab within the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics department in Bryan, Texas. The role provides skilled, administrative, and technical support, assisting with experiments and coordinating project activities.

The position involves planning, data collection, and collaboration with lab personnel to understand spinal cord injury mechanisms, under grant funding with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Preferred: 1 year of research laboratory experience with rodent models.
• Preferred: experience with cognitive and social behavior assays, histology, and immunohistochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, planning, and coordination of experiments.
• Apply standard techniques and maintain detailed data records.
• Install and operate research equipment; assist in repairing equipment.
• Use lab software and analysis tools to evaluate results.
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator on priorities and objectives.
• Organize and maintain the laboratory and manage inventories.
• Assist with funding proposals, reports, and cataloging records.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant - Earnest Lab Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

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 in at TAMU Health, Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics (NExT) provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. In addition, they will plan and direct certain aspects of a research project focused on understanding mechanisms involved related to spinal cord injury. 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. Travel: May be required to travel. Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

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 and 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.
• Coordinates with the Principal Investigator on the priorities and objectives of research experiments conducted.
• Assist with managing day-to-day operation.
• Organizes and maintains laboratory.
• Maintains storage upkeep and inventory of liquid nitrogen cell line, chemical inventories, animal inventory and makes sure labs are inspection ready.
• Purchases chemicals for experiments, software updates for computers, and consumables.
• Aids in purchasing animals for experiments.
• Animal Care/behavior Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• 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.
• Aids in onboarding of new students into the lab.
• Participates in training and professional development sessions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1yr of research laboratory experience with rodent models.
• Research laboratory experience with assays for cognitive and social behavior.
• Research laboratory experience with histological techniques and immunohistochemical assays.
• Animal compliance training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Attention to detail.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• 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

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