Research Associate

Job Title

Research Associate

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 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.
• W h y Texas A&M University ?

We are a prestigious university wit h strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated wit h a major university, suc h as sporting and cultural events, state-of-t h e-art recreation facilities, t h e Bus h Library and Museum, and muc h more await you.  Experience all t h at a big city h as to offer but wit h 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 wit h Texas A&M contributing to employee h ealt h and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid h olidays
• Up to eig h t h ours of paid sick leave  and at least  eig h t h ours of paid vacation  eac h mont h
• Automatic enrollment in th e  Teac h er Retirement System of Texas
• Healt h 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, works h ops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree w h ile a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M t h at h as 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.