Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Biomedical SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
Job Location
Job Type
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
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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Research Assistant to serve as a member of the Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring their lab experience in a biological laboratory and experience working in scientific laboratory using molecular biological techniques. 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
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
Appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experienc
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to learn and understand research principles, techniques, and communicate with all levels of personnel
Have basic computer skills
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Other Requirements or Other Factors
Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines
Provide a safe environment that fosters respect, inclusion and equality of all faculty, staff, students and visitors
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with major in biology or chemistry
Experience working in scientific laboratory using molecular biological techniques and experience with animal experiments
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in Excel, Word and Photoshop
Responsibilities:
Animal Surgery and Animal Management
Perform surgical procedures with animals
Perform behavioral experiments with animals (primarily rodents)
Attend to the care of the animals
Lab Maintenance
Make solutions
Clean glassware
Maintain laboratory notebook
Conduct data mining
Microscopy
Wide field and confocal
Immunohistochemistry
H&E Staining
Sectioning
Cut frozen and/or paraffin sections
Data Analysis
Evaluates and summarizes results of all experiments
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
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 committed to diversity.
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