Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 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, 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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Research Assistant to serve as a member of the Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology team. The Research Assistant is a full-time grant-funded position in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology. This role Aassists with experiments related to bacterial pathogenesis and/or immunology and maintains the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. This position evaluates and summaries results and keeps detailed records.  They will make buffers and media as well as maintaining bacterial and cell cultures. Plans and directs certain phases in research projects.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Experience in laboratory research in the field of bacterial pathogenesis and/or immunology

• Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sterile techniques and making simple solutions

• Experience with cell and bacterial cultures

• The ability to work both with macrophage cell lines as well as primary macrophages

Responsibilities:

Research Duties

• Performs experiments related to bacterial pathogenesis and immunology.

• Assists in the design, plan, coordinate, and execution of experiments using standard techniques of routine research in support of various projects in the lab.

• Performs hands-on biology lab techniques to include PCR, Western Blot, protein & RNA analysis and mammalian tissue culture.

• Keeps detailed records.

Lab Management

• Assists in general day to day functions of the lab including ordering laboratory supplies, equipment maintenance and cleaning of lab benches and glassware, maintain laboratory safety manuals, organization, and maintaining lab stocks.

• Assists in training new lab members.

• Maintains inventory of supplies.

• Prepares laboratory reagents.

Data Analyses

• Evaluates and summarizes results.

• Assists with preparation of research literature during manuscript and new grant submissions.

• Performs primary data analysis and initial preparations of manuscripts and presentations at lab meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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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.