Research Assistant - job 1 of 5
Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Pharmacy - InstructionProposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 monthlyJob Location
Kingsville, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 School of Pharmacy is looking for a Research Assistant to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting at $45,000.00 annually, compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Location: This position is located onsite in Kingsville, TX.
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Other Requirements and Factors
Compliance & Safety: Follow all institutional, biosafety, and animal care guidelines (e.g., IACUC, IBC, Lab specific). Participate in laboratory safety training and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Core lab maintenance: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Research: Intensively participates in data analysis and preliminary data collection through accurately following experimental protocols (e.g., cell culture, PCR, ELISA, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, mice behavioral study). Compiles data files set from research teams. Collects, interprets, and analyzes data, compiles results, prepares reports, and presents their conclusions. Maintains mouse colony in the vivarium, performs surgery on the xenograft mice, conducts behavioral test on mice, generates preliminary data for the lung cancer project and Alzheimer’s disease projects. Participates in poster and podium presentation of the collected results.
Administrative: Under the supervision of PI, organizes the professional collaboration between the pharmacy/graduate students and the lab team member. Helps train new lab members or undergraduate students and graduate students on techniques and safety protocols. Ships laboratory agents for analysis. Works collaboratively with undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and PIs. Attends and contributes to lab meetings and discussions.
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.
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