Bryan, TX, 77808, USA
8 days ago
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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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: Com pensation will be com m en sur ate 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 re com m en ded. 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, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects + Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data + Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects + Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research Data Analysis + Analyzes research data + Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results + Evaluates and summarizes results Laboratory Administration + Maintains laboratory up to university code. Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment + Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records + Performs other related duties as assigned 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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