Jobs and Careers

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Oct 2025

About the role

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

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. The laboratory is a neuropharmacology lab utilizing electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, behavior techniques.

What you need to know

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

Other Factors: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: May travel as required.

Required Education:

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

Required Licenses and Certifications:

May vary with research area.

Preferred Qualifications:

The laboratory uses electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture and mouse behavioral models. Any experience in these is preferable.

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:

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

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. 