Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department IBT - CGPM - Ramos Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, 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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues 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 Assistant provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research; assists with phases in a research project; assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/field personnel in research; collaborates with other research personnel. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended . Other: Position may require flexibility to travel, and work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. Required Education + Bachelor’s degree in biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications + Degree in microbiological sciences + Knowledge of molecular cloning to generate, construct, and experience in adenovirus application; mouse heart dissection, processing and staining; embryo dissection, Langendorff perfusion, open chest microsurgeries (e.g. transverse aortic constriction), echocardiographic operation and data analysis, and primary cardiomyocyte isolation; Experience with rat handling and physiology. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position + Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment + Attention to detail Responsibilities + Research: Assists in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects. Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed record of data. Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment. May repair research equipment. Uses and 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: Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects. Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records. + Mentorship: Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research. + Lab Meetings/Projects: Participate in lab meetings within the center and other departments. Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team. Assist with 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 with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) 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 (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + 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 + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.