Research Associate

Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Ibt-Ciid-Hurdle

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 Dr. Yi Xu’s laboratory team in the Center for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring their 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

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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in the general field of biological sciences with at least two years of professional 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 multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or cell biology.

• Laboratory research experience in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry and animal models of infectious diseases are preferred.

• Experience with molecular cloning, DNA and protein electrophoresis, PCR, protein expression and purification, cell cultures, microscopy, and animal models of infectious diseases.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Research Experiments - Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects. Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

• Research Data - Keeps detailed records of data. Uses computers and laboratory equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, technical evaluation and presentation of research experiments and results.  Evaluates and summarizes results for insertsion in scientific publications and presentations.  

• Collaborations - Conducts literature searches and reviews, attends seminars, lab meetings and journal clubs. Participates in joint projects involving faculty, lab personnel and graduate students. Participate in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies. 

• Laboratory Maintenance - Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment. Assists with maintaining lab equipment, stocks, and ordering supplies and equipment. 

Why Texas A&M University?

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.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays. 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time .

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

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.