Research Scientist

Job Title

Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

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

The College of Pharmacy is looking for a Research Scientist to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences 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 PhD or MD

Required Experience:

• 6 years' relevant professional experience

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Experience:

• 10 years relevant professional experience
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities
• Experience mentoring junior graduate students and undergraduate students
• Experience managing purchasing, safety, waste disposal, and compliance of a biomedical research lab
• Experience in the study of various animal models including sepsis, acute lung injury, and thrombosis

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge about various animal models
• Ability to work independently, excellent research skills, attention to details, and ability to analyze findings.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines; attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Job Responsibilities

• Collect, compiles, and analyze research data.
• Uses statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data
• provides written reports (including abstracts & manuscripts for publications) of research findings and literature search, as/when requested. 
• Assists in formulating research objectives, programs, and priorities
• Assists in grant writing as needed
• Assist in managing the breeding and genotyping of animals’ colonies
• Order and prepare buffers and research reagents as needed and keeps a log
• May train users on the preparation and data management of research equipment
• Assists with planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects
• Manage and overseas research equipment
• Comply with all state and university policies
• Demonstrates intermediate to expert skills with Microsoft office software and is able to learn and use institutional software systems.
• Supervisory responsibilities: may carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s objectives, policies, and applicable laws.
• Ordering of supplies

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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.

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 Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

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

The College of Pharmacy is looking for a Research Scientist to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences 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 PhD or MD

Required Experience:

• 6 years' relevant professional experience

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Experience:

• 10 years relevant professional experience
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities
• Experience mentoring junior graduate students and undergraduate students
• Experience managing purchasing, safety, waste disposal, and compliance of a biomedical research lab
• Experience in the study of various animal models including sepsis, acute lung injury, and thrombosis

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge about various animal models
• Ability to work independently, excellent research skills, attention to details, and ability to analyze findings.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines; attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Job Responsibilities

• Collect, compiles, and analyze research data.
• Uses statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data
• provides written reports (including abstracts & manuscripts for publications) of research findings and literature search, as/when requested. 
• Assists in formulating research objectives, programs, and priorities
• Assists in grant writing as needed
• Assist in managing the breeding and genotyping of animals’ colonies
• Order and prepare buffers and research reagents as needed and keeps a log
• May train users on the preparation and data management of research equipment
• Assists with planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects
• Manage and overseas research equipment
• Comply with all state and university policies
• Demonstrates intermediate to expert skills with Microsoft office software and is able to learn and use institutional software systems.
• Supervisory responsibilities: may carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s objectives, policies, and applicable laws.
• Ordering of supplies

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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.

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.