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Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
ChemistryProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you passionate about chemical biology and eager to contribute to this labs research The Hagler Lab part of the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to join our team. In this role you will explore the world of RNA interactions and their effects on gene expression in cells through chemical biology. Our lab focuses on measuring predicting and modulating RNA interactions to understand RNA regulation and develop therapeutic interventions. As a Research Assistant you will design and conduct experiments analyze data and develop new methods to achieve our project goals. Additionally you will provide essential administrative and managerial support helping to plan and direct specific phases of our research projects. If this is a position that excites you we encourage you to apply!
Opportunities to Contribute
Designs and plans RNA interaction experiments ensuring alignment with research questions.
Coordinates experimental activities selects methods and assists students and staff.
Chooses analysis software to interpret data and report findings.
Applies standard research techniques and maintains detailed records.
Uses computers and lab equipment for data and statistical analysis summarizing results.
Helps prepare funding proposals and manage research project finances.
Communicates with vendors to procure equipment and materials.
Assists with installing operating maintaining and repairing research equipment.
Qualifications
Appropriate bachelors degree in chemistry or biology or a related field.
A wellqualified candidate will also possess
Bachelors degree in chemistry or biology.
Prior professional/lab experience with cell culture and/or small molecule synthesis.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Special Note: This position is funded from a grant and/or contract which is renewed under provisions for the grantor of the contract. Your offer of employment is dependent on continued funding. If available funding is eliminated you will receive a sixtyday notice.
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.
Texas A&M Universitys Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty staff graduate students postdoctoral fellows academic advisors scientific and technical staff who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more please visit our website: 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
