Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$11.50 hourly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

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

We are looking for an individual to join our 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.

Required Education:

• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s with major or minor in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, or related field

Preferred Experience:

• Small animal handling and bench research skills

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some experience with laboratory tasks (such as making solutions, autoclaving, ordering reagents)

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with behavioral studies and surgeries using rats.
• Orders lab supplies, maintenance of lab equipment and certifications, assist with compliance reviews
• Literature searches, data analyses
• 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 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

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$11.50 hourly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

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

We are looking for an individual to join our 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.

Required Education:

• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s with major or minor in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, or related field

Preferred Experience:

• Small animal handling and bench research skills

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some experience with laboratory tasks (such as making solutions, autoclaving, ordering reagents)

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with behavioral studies and surgeries using rats.
• Orders lab supplies, maintenance of lab equipment and certifications, assist with compliance reviews
• Literature searches, data analyses
• 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 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.