Research Assistant - Earnest Lab

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant in the Texas A&M Health Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics provides skilled administrative and technical support for research. The role assists with phases of research projects and plans and directs certain aspects of a project focused on understanding mechanisms related to spinal cord injury. The Research Assistant collaborates with other research personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• One year of research laboratory experience with rodent models.
• Research laboratory experience with assays for cognitive and social behavior.
• Research laboratory experience with histological techniques and immunohistochemical assays.
• Animal compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, planning, and coordinating experiments for research projects.
• Select and apply standard techniques for routine research and maintain detailed data records.
• Assist with installation and operation of research equipment and, when needed, repair equipment.
• Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to conduct data and statistical analyses and evaluate research experiments and results.
• Evaluate and summarize experiment results.
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator on research experiment priorities and objectives.
• Assist with day-to-day operations and organize and maintain the laboratory.
• Maintain storage and inventories for liquid nitrogen cell lines, chemicals, and animals, and help ensure the laboratory is inspection ready.
• Purchase chemicals, computer software updates, and consumables, and help purchase animals for experiments.
• Assist in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies and maintain financial accounts related to research projects.
• Assist with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Assist undergraduate and graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research.
• Help onboard new students into the laboratory.
• Participate in training and professional development sessions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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 for health and wellness.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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