Research Assistant

Texas A&M • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. Assists with phases in a research project. Collaborates with other research personnel. Performs work on site.

Requirements

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, animal science or related field.
• Experience in performing benchwork
• Experienced in handling rodents and maintenance of rodent colonies.
• Experience with oral tissue biopsy and performing histological analysis.
• Experience in liver or aging biology.
• Research knowledge in liver or cancer biology
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to provide a safe environment that fosters respect of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments and technical procedures; carries out research problems; research literature relation to possible procedures and experiments; modifies procedures to suit the particular research needs.
• Maintains rat/mouse colonies; administer chemical and patch treatment; monitor treatment responses; conducts rat-based studies, such as biopsy and tissue harvesting.
• Prepares data for analysis and prepares samples.
• Obtain original research results, organize and maintain inventory and equipment used in the lab.
• Orders scientific supplies and equipment.
• Assists in writing and/or edits for publication scientific material requiring academic knowledge; researches and catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory.
• Participates in lab meeting within the center and other departments.
• Participates in joint projects involving the laboratory team.

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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level