Research Assistant

Job TitleResearch Assistant

AgencyTexas A&M University Health Science Center

DepartmentCell Biology and Genetics

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationBryan, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Join the Texas A&M College of Medicine as a Research Assistant in the area of Cell Biology and Genetics! As a Research Assistant, you will be required to perform animal breeding, genotyping, and neurobehavioral studies in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases and stress. Additionally, you will conduct brain tissue analysis using immunohistochemistry, light microscopy, and confocal microscopy, as well as perform chromatography. If you're a detail-oriented research professional, we invite you to apply!

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.

Opportunities to Contribute

Research: Performs animal handling and genotyping, Neurobehavioral studies testing cognitive and mood function, Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence studies on brain tissue sections, Chromatography methods for the isolation of extracellular vesicles, Light and confocal microscopic studies.

Research Publications: Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results; assists in preparing research proposals and progress reports.

Mentorship: Assists undergraduate and graduate students for the laboratory work.

Minimum Required Qualifications

B.S. degree, in biomedical sciences, veterinary sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience

The well-qualified candidate will also possess

Experience handling rats and mice

Genotyping transgenic mouse colonies

Testing rats and mice for cognitive and mood function using neurobehavioral tests (e.g., novel object recognition test, object location test, pattern separation test and sucrose preference test)

Rat and mouse euthanasia using intracardiac perfusions and fixed brain tissue harvesting

Processing brain tissues for cryostat sectioning, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence methods

Light and confocal microscopy, Image J analysis of immunostained brain tissues

Chromatography methods for extracellular vesicles isolation

Experience in laboratory maintenance and ordering supplies

Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

What you need to do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

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.

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.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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