Research Associate

Job Title
Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
School of Engineering Medicine

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


The Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) is a first-of-its-kind program that merges medical education with engineering innovation. Based in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, EnMed prepares students to become "physicianeers" - medical professionals with expertise in medicine and engineering who are driven to design innovative, practical, and impactful solutions to revolutionize health care.


What we want


Perform independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment. Prepare proposals for funding agencies, operation of research equipment, supervision of graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research.

What you need to know

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: Travel may be required.

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.

Qualifications

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.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Animal Science/Care Surgery
  
• Biological Assays including but not limited to cell culture, ELISA and qPCR techniques
  
• Quantitative Analysis using statistical software such as Prism or R
  
• Qualitative Analysis including image analysis
  
• Data Analysis
  
• Tabulation of Data for publication
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
  
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
  
• Attention to detail.
  

Why Texas A&M University?


We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• 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
  
  

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.