Research Assistant- Mani Lab

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

5d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. Assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/field personnel in research. Collaborate with other research personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with using and troubleshooting general laboratory equipment
• Able to sit or stand extended periods of time.
• General ability to manipulate and safely use laboratory equipment.
• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed record of data.
• Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment.
• May repair research equipment.
• Uses and computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.
• Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Coordinates with the Principal Investigator on the priorities and objectives of research experiments conducted.
• Maintains storage upkeep and inventory of liquid nitrogen cell line, chemical Inventories, animal inventory and make sure labs are inspection ready.
• Purchases chemicals for experiments, software updates for computers, and Consumables.
• Aids in purchasing animals for experiments.
• Animal care, husbandry, maintenance of breeding and aging colony (including upkeep of transgenic colony).
• Blood draw, Behavioral testing such as: Barnes maze, open field, Social interactions, NORT, Burrowing and animal perfusion.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level