Research Assistant
Texas A&M UniversityAbout the role
Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Pharmacy - InstructionProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Kingsville, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
What we believe
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 College 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: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Kingsville, TX/ Full-Time
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
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.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
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