Research Associate
About The Position
Texas A&M University’s Equine and Infectious Disease Laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is hiring a Research Associate to provide hands-on research support and assist with laboratory management. The position contributes to biomedical research by conducting experiments, maintaining equipment, analyzing data, and preparing results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications. It also supports day-to-day laboratory operations, compliance, inventory, and the training and supervision of students and staff. This is a full-time, onsite position in College Station, Texas, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends may be required. The role is grant-funded, and future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Salary is $45,000–$64,000 annually, commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, biosciences, biochemistry, genetics, or another related bioscientific field.
- Two years of related professional research experience in a biomedical laboratory.
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
- Ability to use computers and applicable software to create databases; record, organize, and prepare data for statistical analyses; perform statistical analyses; present data; and complete other computer-related tasks.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Organizational skills to keep inventory and supplies updated and the laboratory decluttered.
- Ability to delegate tasks and supervise students and staff.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with bacteria and mammalian cell culture, as well as immunoassays.
- Experience with ELISA, western blot, flow cytometry, and PCR.
- Master’s thesis or PhD in a biomedical or related field.
Responsibilities
- Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research.
- Design, plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments in support of research projects.
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques for routine research and maintain detailed data records.
- Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to conduct data and statistical analyses and evaluate research experiments and results.
- Summarize results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications.
- Maintain financial accounts related to research projects.
- Maintain supply inventory, replenish stocks, and order supplies.
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on assigned equipment; install, operate, and/or repair research equipment.
- Enter charges for services.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and functionally organized work area in accordance with laboratory inspection requirements.
- Maintain, record, and update compliance documents.
- Train students and staff for onboarding.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term disability insurance
- 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
- Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars
- Limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well employee wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
