Research Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute for the required education.
• General knowledge of research fields.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
• Must meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with animal handling.
• Experience with cell culture.
• Experience in molecular genetics and biology.
• Experience with mouse models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects or facilitate others’ projects under the close supervision of senior research staff.
• Perform research activities according to established research protocols, including laboratory experiments and, as applicable, screening or animal laboratory work.
• Carry out experiments needed for research projects.
• Breed and test transgenic mice.
• Handle biological samples and collect research data for principal investigators and other researchers.
• Maintain timely and accurate laboratory notebooks, records, and databases.
• Maintain clean laboratory equipment and work areas as needed to support a safe and efficient environment.
• Stay current with new and updated research protocols.
• Order laboratory and other supplies as directed by senior research staff or principal investigators, and stock supplies.
• Coordinate with laboratory members and, as applicable, postdoctoral fellows to support efficient, timely, high-quality results.
• Comply with governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
• Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
• Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
• Retirement and pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.