Research Assistant

Texas A&M • Kingsville, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Pharmacy at Texas A&M University is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. This role provides skilled administrative and technical support for research projects, assisting with various phases of research, proposal preparation, equipment operation, and collaboration with other research personnel. The ideal candidate will be professional, organized, flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, aligning with the university's commitment to a culture of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of research experience in molecular biology and mouse models.

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 records of data.
• Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment.
• May repair research equipment.
• Uses 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.
• Mentors 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
• 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