Research Assistant

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 part-time Research Assistant performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in research projects under the direction of direct supervisor. Supports the implementation of projects, processes and analyses data, and performs administrative and managerial support in research.

What you should know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: 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.  

Other: This is a part-time position.

Required Education and Experience

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

• Ability to work independently once given a project

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet

• Basic knowledge of working with rodents in a laboratory setting

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications

• BA, BS or Masters in neuroscience, neurobiology, behavioral sciences

• At least 2 years' relevant professional experience including at least 1 year experience working with rodents in behavioral neuroscience

• Experience performing survival surgeries

• Experience performing administrative and managerial support in research laboratory

• Experience working with individuals and communities

• Expertise conducting rodent behavioral experiments

• Ability to analyze rodent experiment behavioral data

Responsibilities

Research

• Supports laboratory members with research projects

• Assists in the design, planning, a