Research Assistant - Dulin Lab

Job Title

Research Assistant - Dulin Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.85 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

What we want

We are looking for a Research Assistant, to join our thriving department! This position is responsible for performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. The successful candidate will join a research lab focused on the development and optimization of stem cell-based therapies for spinal cord injury. The primary duties of the Research Assistant will include histological assessments, animal behavioral testing and lab managerial duties. We need an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If you have the credentials we desire, we invite you to apply to be considered for this great opportunity.

What you need to know

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education:

• Appropriate Bachelor's or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Detailed understanding of immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methodology

Other Requirements:

• Infrequent lifting of 20-pounds or more

Preferred Education and Experience:

• M.S. in Biology or Microbiology

• Experience with in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, rodent behavioral testing, and grasshopper nerve crush models

• Two years of experience working in a spinal cord injury research lab

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detailed understanding of Catwalk gait analysis system

Responsibilities:

• Perform brain and spinal cord histology and microscopy, including immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, fluorescence & confocal microscopy, and image analysis

• Make media, reagents, buffers, and stock solutions

• Perform behavioral assessments including motor and sensory tests in rodents

• Assist in managing mouse and rat colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and recordkeeping

• Maintain an accurate laboratory notebook, write manuscripts, present findings, and contribute to grant proposals

• Train new personnel

• Perform other duties as assigned

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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 committed to diversity.

Job Title

Research Assistant - Dulin Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.85 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

What we want

We are looking for a Research Assistant, to join our thriving department! This position is responsible for performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. The successful candidate will join a research lab focused on the development and optimization of stem cell-based therapies for spinal cord injury. The primary duties of the Research Assistant will include histological assessments, animal behavioral testing and lab managerial duties. We need an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If you have the credentials we desire, we invite you to apply to be considered for this great opportunity.

What you need to know

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education:

• Appropriate Bachelor's or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Detailed understanding of immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methodology

Other Requirements:

• Infrequent lifting of 20-pounds or more

Preferred Education and Experience:

• M.S. in Biology or Microbiology

• Experience with in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, rodent behavioral testing, and grasshopper nerve crush models

• Two years of experience working in a spinal cord injury research lab

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detailed understanding of Catwalk gait analysis system

Responsibilities:

• Perform brain and spinal cord histology and microscopy, including immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, fluorescence & confocal microscopy, and image analysis

• Make media, reagents, buffers, and stock solutions

• Perform behavioral assessments including motor and sensory tests in rodents

• Assist in managing mouse and rat colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and recordkeeping

• Maintain an accurate laboratory notebook, write manuscripts, present findings, and contribute to grant proposals

• Train new personnel

• Perform other duties as assigned

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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 committed to diversity.