Research Assistant, Ko Lab

Texas A&M University Health Science Center; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Assistant in the Ko Lab at Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Department Cell Biology and Genetics, provides skilled administrative and technical support for research projects. You will assist in planning experiments, preparing funding proposals, and coordinating with other lab personnel.

Responsibilities include managing lab resources and equipment, performing data analysis, and contributing to reports and publications.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelors degree in biology, a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: May vary with research area.
• Preferred Qualifications: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position. Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Manages laboratory resources, including routine equipment-function checks, maintenance of mouse cages, and reagent and supply inventory.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Skills

Lab maintenance knowledge

Computers & software literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in biology or related field

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant, Ko Lab Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Cell Biology and Genetics

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Bryan, Texas

Job Type: Staff

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. Assists with phases in a research project. Assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/field personnel in research. Collaborates with other research personnel.

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. Manages laboratory resources, including routine equipment-function checks, maintenance of mouse cages, and reagent and supply inventory. Assists in the installation and operation of 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: May vary with research area.
• Preferred Qualifications: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position. Attention to detail.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.