Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

Kingsville, 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, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 School of Pharmacy is looking for a Research Assistant to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Salary: Starting at $45,000.00 annually, compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

Location: This position is located onsite in Kingsville, TX.

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.    

Other Requirements and Factors

• Compliance & Safety: Follow all institutional, biosafety, and animal care guidelines (e.g., IACUC, IBC, Lab specific). Participate in laboratory safety training and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Core lab maintenance: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. 

Qualifications 

Required Education

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. 

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position. 

• Attention to detail. 

Responsibilities

• Research: Intensively participates in data analysis and preliminary data collection through accurately following experimental protocols (e.g., cell culture, PCR, ELISA, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, mice behavioral study). Compiles data files set from research teams. Collects, interprets, and analyzes data, compiles results, prepares reports, and presents their conclusions. Maintains mouse colony in the vivarium, performs surgery on the xenograft mice, conducts behavioral test on mice, generates preliminary data for the lung cancer project and Alzheimer’s disease projects.  Participates in poster and podium presentation of the collected results.

• Administrative: Under the supervision of PI, organizes the professional collaboration between the pharmacy/graduate students and the lab team member. Helps train new lab members or undergraduate students and graduate students on techniques and safety protocols. Ships laboratory agents for analysis. Works collaboratively with undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and PIs.  Attends and contributes to lab meetings and discussions.