Research Assistant

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

6h

About The Position

The Research Assistant will contribute to studies investigating factors that influence tissue loss following neural injury. Responsibilities include performing animal surgeries, conducting behavioral testing, collecting and preparing tissue samples, and carrying out cellular assays such as western blotting and ELISA. Additional duties include maintaining accurate data logs, assisting trainees as needed, and cataloging and ordering research supplies.

Performs neural injury procedures, ovariectomies, and catheter implantations. Conducts western blotting, tissue staining, and microscopy. Evaluates locomotor and cardiovascular function. Collects blood samples and harvests tissue from the site of neural injury. Manages and orders laboratory supplies to maintain operational readiness. Maintains accurate and organized data records.

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization: Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience Clinical Psychology Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology Social & Personality Psychology In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to physically interact and work with rodents

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with cellular assays, histology, and tissue sectioning
• Research experience in the area of spinal cord injury
• Past experience with rodent surgeries, behavioral assessment, and tissue collection
• Ability to conduct rodent surgeries, behavioral assessments, and tissue collection

Responsibilities

• Performing animal surgeries
• Conducting behavioral testing
• Collecting and preparing tissue samples
• Carrying out cellular assays such as western blotting and ELISA
• Maintaining accurate data logs
• Assisting trainees as needed
• Cataloging and ordering research supplies
• Performs neural injury procedures, ovariectomies, and catheter implantations
• Conducts western blotting, tissue staining, and microscopy
• Evaluates locomotor and cardiovascular function
• Collects blood samples and harvests tissue from the site of neural injury
• Manages and orders laboratory supplies to maintain operational readiness
• Maintains accurate and organized data records

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: Entry Level