Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

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 Assistant performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in research projects under the direction of direct supervisor. Supports the implementation of projects, processes and analyses data, and performs administrative and managerial support in research.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

• Ability to work independently once given a project

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet

• Basic knowledge of working with rodents in a laboratory setting

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA, BS or Masters in neuroscience, neurobiology, behavioral sciences

• At least 2 years' relevant professional experience including at least 1 year experience working with rodents in behavioral neuroscience

• Experience performing survival surgeries

• Experience performing administrative and managerial support in research laboratory

• Experience working with individuals and communities

• Expertise conducting rodent behavioral experiments

• Ability to analyze rodent experiment behavioral data

Responsibilities:

Research

• Supports laboratory members with research projects.

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.

• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data. Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Data analysis

• Analyzes research data.

• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.

• Evaluates and summarizes results.

Laboratory administration

• Maintains laboratory up to university code. Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.

• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.