Research Assistant Job at Lensa, Bryan, TX

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  • Lensa
  • Bryan, TX

Job Description

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Texas A&M, is seeking professionals in Bryan, TX. Apply via Lensa today!

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

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.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

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.

What you need to know

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Required Education

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • 5 years of infectious disease and/or animal handling experience
  • Molecular biology experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position
  • Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
  • Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
  • Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
  • Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

Research:

  • 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 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.

Research Publications

  • Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
  • Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

Mentorship

  • Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Other Lab Responsibilities

  • Assist lab director with assigned tasks, grant preparation, lab activities, lab meetings, maintenance of lab, maintenance of positive lab atmosphere, university/department seminars, journal clubs, training as needed.

Why Texas A&M University?

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

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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