Research Associate, Engineering Medicine

Texas A&M University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Houston, within the School of Engineering Medicine, seeks a Research Associate to perform independent or supervisory research, prepare proposals, operate equipment, and guide graduate students. The role may involve weekend/evening hours and travel as needed.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of related research experience, with familiarity in quantitative analysis and lab methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and data analysis practices.

Responsibilities

• Research designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support of various projects.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques with detailed records of data.
• Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment and trains staff and students.
• Uses computers and lab equipment to perform data analysis and report results.
• Assists in planning and coordinating research projects and publications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Prism

R

ELISA

qPCR

cell culture

Job description

Texas A&M University in Houston, within the School of Engineering Medicine, seeks a Research Associate to perform independent or supervisory research, prepare proposals, operate equipment, and guide graduate students. The role may involve weekend/evening hours and travel as needed.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of related research experience, with familiarity in quantitative analysis and lab methods.