Research Associate

Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Molecular And Cellular Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  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, 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 part-time Research Associate - Karpac Lab to serve as a member of the Cell Biology and Genetics team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research 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.

What you need to know
This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Job Summary: The Research Associate, under general direction, will perform normal lab management and research technician duties in order to maintain a laboratory that primarily uses the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as model organism for basic science research, and work on specific projects related to current work in the lab (i.e. using Drosophila genetics to address questions regarding cell signaling and molecular/cellular biology).

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree

• Two years of relevant professional experience. (Master’s degree is equivalent to two years of experience)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment

• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data, and perform other computer related tasks

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

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

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with training in genetics and microscopy

• Previous experience with general molecular biology (such as PCR / Western blotting / Molecular cloning), animal husbandry, and routine laboratory procedures (such as autoclaving and waste disposal)

Responsibilities:

• Drosophila Insect Husbandry - Perform insect food preparation, insect stock maintenance, and routine insect genetics; keep detailed genetic records of insect stocks              

• General Lab Management and Maintenance - Manage laboratory including general ordering, insect animal husbandry, and maintaining safety and animal protocols.         

• Conduct and Coordinate Experiments in Support of Various Research Projects - Conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects and operation of research equipment. Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data. Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, technical evaluation of research experiments, and basic laboratory management. Perform 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.

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