Research Assistant - Reddy Lab 1

Job Title

Research Assistant - Reddy Lab 1

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

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 experience.  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 under general supervision is responsible for helping and carrying out experimental studies and data analytics in the research lab, including brain disease models and behavioral patterns. The person is responsible to assist senior research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

What you need to know

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

Work Schedule: This position is a temporary, non-benefits eligible position that will work 19.5 hours per week or fewer.

Other Requirements and Factors: Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.20% Travel required

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience

• Experience in animal care.

• Ability to help senior researchers with brain paradigms and data collection. 

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret EEG recording and behavior tests.

• Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments

• Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis

• Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns

• Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment

• Ensure attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Experimental brain research -Assist and conduct brain research with pharmacological methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results in the lab. Assists and performs experimental procedures involving brain disease models. Assist and perform experimental procedures involving behavior and signal recording. Assists with neuroscience electrophysiological analysis studies. Assists with performing technical operations relevant to pharmacology and PK studies.

• Data analysis and records -Prepare database of neural observations and EEG recording. Assist and edit scientific manuscripts. Coordinate work progress with campus and external collaborators.  

• General lab management -Coordinate lab compliance and materials for research projects. Order and maintain scientific supplies and equipment. Prepare and maintain lab records and inventories. Performs other 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 prepopulate 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.