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 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

Required Experience:

• Two years of relevant professional experience

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of lab room preparation and lab techniques and safety.
• Willing to work with laboratory animals
• Ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 lab and follow all guidelines.
• Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, keep accurate and up to date research records, maintain equipment records, and follow
• established protocols.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have an excellent attitude and willingness to learn new techniques appropriate to job functions.

Preferred Education:

• Master's in biological science

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience
• Experience with cell cultures, histology, and molecular biology
• Animal handling experience working with mice

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds
   

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of mammalian cell cultures and downstream assays including protein/nucleic acids assays (RT-PCR, western blot and ELISAs).
• Assist with all aspects of in vivo experiments with laboratory animals (handling animals, drug administration and tissue collections, etc), tissue processing and histological analysis.
• Maintenance of lab equipment, inventory and ordering of lab supplies.
• 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 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 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

Required Experience:

• Two years of relevant professional experience

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of lab room preparation and lab techniques and safety.
• Willing to work with laboratory animals
• Ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 lab and follow all guidelines.
• Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, keep accurate and up to date research records, maintain equipment records, and follow
• established protocols.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have an excellent attitude and willingness to learn new techniques appropriate to job functions.

Preferred Education:

• Master's in biological science

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience
• Experience with cell cultures, histology, and molecular biology
• Animal handling experience working with mice

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds
   

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of mammalian cell cultures and downstream assays including protein/nucleic acids assays (RT-PCR, western blot and ELISAs).
• Assist with all aspects of in vivo experiments with laboratory animals (handling animals, drug administration and tissue collections, etc), tissue processing and histological analysis.
• Maintenance of lab equipment, inventory and ordering of lab supplies.
• 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.