Assistant Research Scientist

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

33d • Onsite

About The Position

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. The Assistant Research Scientist is responsible for the studies of immunotherapy for various diseases. Compiles and prepares data for publication and presentation at scientific meetings.

Requirements

• Appropriate PhD and relevant professional research experience

Nice To Haves

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience with bacterial pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent research that applies molecular biological principles to elucidate biological mechanisms and/or discover novel interventions for treating human or animal disease, especially infectious diseases. Experiments will exploit microbiologic and immunologic approaches.
• Analyzes data, prepares statistical analyses, and summarizes data for use in submission to journals and other scientific publications or grant applications. Performs computer data entry and analysis using statistical software.
• Writes, submits and publishes manuscripts in high impact journals as well as presenting research findings at national and international scientific meetings.
• Mentors trainees in the laboratory, ensure proper research compliance and Biosafety practices are followed.
• Trains other research support staff and provides oversight for the management of laboratory functions such as safety issues, inventory, ordering supplies and equipment, and general lab cleanup as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree