Research Program Associate I
About The Position
Our Biology department is seeking a Research Program Associate I to support Dr. Farhy's lab and to play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our research lab. Working under general supervision, this position contributes to a wide range of essential tasks including animal care, reagent preparation, and hands-on assistance with student training. In this role, you will also helps execute experiments that generate critical data for grant submissions and scientific publications. With responsibilities tailored to the specific research focus, this role offers a unique opportunity to be an integral part of the research!
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of experience in a research lab or office setting (undergraduate research acceptable).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s in biology or related area
- Experience with rodent models, cell culture, cryostat and histology
- Knowledge of cell culture techniques
- Knowledge of rodent husbandry and handling
- Cryostat work expertise
- Knowledge of rodent brain tissue dissection
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
- Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
- Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
- Evaluates and summarizes results.
- Select and arrange meeting facilities and equipment for meetings and special events associated with research projects.
- General lab duties, purchasing, autoclave, animal maintenance.
- Maintaining an accurate laboratory notebook, writing manuscripts, contributing to grant proposal, presenting findings.
- Training new personnel on lab procedures.
- Assists 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
