Job Title
Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Ibt Center For Translational Cancer ResearchProposed Minimum Salary
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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 Associate to serve as a member of the Center for Translational Cancer Research 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.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume : A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Position Details: Occasional weekend or after-hours work might be required. Travel to in-state or out-of-state locations (durations up to 14 days for each trip) within the Continental US as required for training.
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:
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 and HSC guidelines
Provide a safe environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and equality of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors
Ability to read and evaluate scientific literature for new information and application to current projects
This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through oral meeting presentations and written publications, attention to detail and ability to independently plan and execute both short- and long-term collaborative projects, and work as part of a research team
Detailed written and electronic records kept at all times in media accessible to the directors and that all samples are adequately annotated that others can comprehend
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Genetics
More than two years of research laboratory experience
Responsibilities:
Experiments: Conducts experiments and technical procedures; carries out research problems. Performs studies by handling C. elegans, genotyping and generating transgenics.
Data Analysis: Prepares data for analysis and prepares samples. Obtain original research results. Organize and maintain equipment used in the lab. Order supplies, organize lab and maintain safety and operational standards.
General Operation: Uses computer for controlling equipment and compiling data; makes and records observations and measurements.
Writing and Research: Assists in writing and/or edits for publication of scientific materials requiring academic knowledge; researches and catalogs reference material requiring understanding of subject matter theory.
Meetings: Participate in weekly lab meetings within the center and other departments. Participate in joint projects involving faculty, junior lab personnel, and graduate students.
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.
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