Research Associate

Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

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.

Instructions to Applicants: A

​Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree

• Two years of relevant professional experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects

• Evaluation, selection, and application of standard research techniques and data collection

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree in biological/life science

• Two or more years of experience in a cancer biology/molecular biology laboratory

• Experience in techniques such as cell isolation, Western blot, DNA and RNA purification, PCR, ELISA, and maintenance of animal care etc

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

• Interest in learning new techniques

• Highly motivated and organized

• Strong desire and demonstrated ability to advance scientific projects

• Excellent work ethic

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Enjoys working as a team member as well as independently

Responsibilities:

50% - Research

• Design protocol for Lab procedure projects including, but not limited to, cell isolation using techniques such as cell culture, Western blot, DNA and RNA purification, PCR, ELISA, immunocytochemistry/histochemistry and flow cytometry.

• Prepares reagents.

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

40% - Administrative

• Lab Duties: General laboratory duties such as research equipment maintenance and operation and maintaining a safe working environment.

• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis.

• Documentation: Oversees and maintains an accurate inventory of laboratory animals and supplies.

• Participate in general lab organization and maintenance.

• Ordering supplies and managing inventory, and performing other duties as assigned.

10% - Animal Research

• Maintenance of animal care

Restrictions and Other

Restricted by Patriot Act:

No

D.O.T. regulated:

No

Does this position or the job duties performed involve use of restricted items, software or technology covered by Export Controls regulations? 

No​

Is this a supervisory position that has the authority to hire employees or whose recommendations for hiring, termination or other change of employment status are given strong consideration?

No.

Employees Supervised:

None.

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties:

Research: 15 hr., Computer: 2 hr., Calculator: 1 hr., Telephone: 1 hrs.,

Physical Requirements:

None.

Other Requirements or Other Factors

No

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.