Research Assistant- Mani Lab

Job Title

Research Assistant- Mani Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.64 hourly

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. Collaborate with other research personnel.

What you need to know

Pay: $21.64 an hour

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.  

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

Travel: May be required to travel.

Schedule: This is a part-time position working 19.5 hours per week. This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Qualifications

Required Education

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• 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 work cooperatively with others

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

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

• Attention to detail.

• Experience with using and troubleshooting general laboratory equipment

• Able to sit or stand extended periods of time.

• General ability to manipulate and safely use laboratory equipment.

• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.

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.

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