Research Associate

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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 Associate P9 performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research. The laboratory is a neuropharmacology lab utilizing electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, behavior techniques.

What you need to know

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

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: May travel as required.

Required Education and Experience:

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

• Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• May vary with research area.

Preferred Qualifications

• The laboratory uses electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture and mouse behavioral models. Any experience in these is preferable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.

• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Research:

• Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various

• research projects.

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping

• detailed records of data.

• Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment.

• Assists in planning and coordinating research projects.

• Uses 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:

• Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.

• Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

Training:

• Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university withstrong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated witha major university, suchas sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the BushLibrary and Museum, and muchmore await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance withTexas A&M contributing to employee healthand 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 eachmonth

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Healthand 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.