Research Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Cell Biology and GeneticsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 fastestgrowing 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 teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Research Associate will conduct various cell biology and molecular biology assays as well as mouse studies to determine the effects of experimental therapies on metastatic breast cancer.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in a biologyrelated field
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to positively and professionally interact with supervisor and colleagues
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficiency with molecular and cellular assays in metastatic breast cancer
*The wellqualified candidate will also possess wetlab experience in studying the efficacy of breast cancer therapy and experience within the Texas A&M University System.
Responsibilities
Research Support: Conducts researchrelated projects in cancer biology and treatment. Documents experimental procedures and data.Uses computers and lab equipment to analyze data and interpret experimental data under the guidance of postdoc and research associate. Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment. Assists related students and staff involved in research.Provides input into reports proposals as needed.
Why Texas A&M University
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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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 prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
