Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Ibt Center for Translational Cancer Research Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Research Assistant to serve as a member of the IBT-Center for Translational Cancer Research team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. ​ What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s Degree in biology, cancer, animal science or related field 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 multi-task and work cooperatively with others. + Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines. Preferred Qualifications: + Master’s Degree in biology, cancer, animal science or related field. + Experienced in handling rodents and maintenance of rodent colonies. + Experience performing tissue processing and histological analysis. Job Responsibilities: Experiments + Conducts experiments and technical procedures: carries out research problems. + Research literature in relation to possible procedures and experiments. + Modifies procedures to suit the particular research needs. Experimental Procedures + Maintains rodent colonies. + Administer treatment. + Monitor treatment responses. + Conducts rodent-based studies, such as biopsy, tissue harvesting, and treatment. Data Analysis + Prepares data for analysis and prepares samples. + Obtains original research results. + Organizes and maintains inventory and equipment used in the lab. Meetings + Participate in lab meeting within the center and other departments; participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team. Writings + Assists in writing and/or edits for publication scientific material requiring academic knowledge. + Researches and catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  + Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more. + Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.