Research Assistant - Translational Cancer Research Lab

Texas A&M University System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center's Ibt Center for Translational Cancer Research seeks a Research Assistant to provide skilled administrative and technical support in ongoing studies. The role involves planning and directing phases of research projects, collaborating with team members, and performing duties on-site in Houston.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with preferred background in biology-related fields and benchwork experience, including rodent

Qualifications

• Required education: Appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Biology/biochemistry/molecular biology/animal science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments and technical procedures; carries out research problems and literature review; modifies procedures to suit research needs.
• Maintains rat/mouse colonies and administers treatments; monitors responses and conducts rat-based studies.
• Prepares data for analysis, organizes samples, and maintains inventory and equipment; orders supplies.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (required)

Bachelor’s degree in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology/animal science or related field (preferred)

Job description

Texas A&M University Health Science Center's Ibt Center for Translational Cancer Research seeks a Research Assistant to provide skilled administrative and technical support in ongoing studies. The role involves planning and directing phases of research projects, collaborating with team members, and performing duties on-site in Houston.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with preferred background in biology-related fields and benchwork experience, including rodent