Research Associate

Job Title Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Science 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 Associate P9 performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research. The laboratory is a neuropharmacology lab utilizing electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, behavior techniques. What you need to know Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. Travel: May travel as required. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research. Required Licenses and Certifications: May vary with research area. Preferred Qualifications The laboratory uses electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture and mouse behavioral models. Any experience in these is preferable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment. Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software. Attention to detail. Responsibilities: Research: Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping detailed records of data. Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment. Assists in planning and coordinating research projects. Uses 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: Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications. Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects. Training: Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research. W h y Texas A&M University ? We are a prestigious university wit h strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated wit h a major university, suc h as sporting and cultural events, state-of-t h e-art recreation facilities, t h e Bus h Library and Museum, and muc h more await you.  Experience all t h at a big city h as to offer but wit h 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 wit h Texas A&M contributing to employee h ealt h and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid h olidays Up to eig h t h ours of paid sick leave  and at least  eig h t h ours of paid vacation  eac h mont h Automatic enrollment in th e  Teac h er Retirement System of Texas Healt h 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, works h ops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree w h ile a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M t h at h as been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Summary Location: Bryan, TX Type: Full time