Research Assistant

Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Job Title Research Assistant Department IBT Center For Translational Cancer Research Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, 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 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. Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Location/Schedule: Houston, TX / Full-Time 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 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. Lab Meeting/Projects Participate in lab meetings within the center and other departments. Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications 2 years of laboratory experience. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of cell culture, cell based assays, transfection, protein purification techniques, mammalian protein expression, SDSPAGE, Western blots, microscopy. 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 Statement Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Research Compliance Office of the Texas A&M University System