Research Assistant

Texas A&M University System • Houston, TX

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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. Collaborates with other research personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of cell culture, cell based assays, transfection, protein purification techniques, mammalian protein expression, SDSPAGE, Western blots, microscopy.

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.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Participate in lab meetings within the center and other departments.
• Participate 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
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level