Job Title Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology Proposed Minimum Salary $3,750.00 monthly Job Location Bryan, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Glimpse of the Job As a Research Associate, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our research initiatives. Under general supervision, you will conduct cutting-edge research and ensure the smooth operation of our laboratory by managing supplies through AggieBuy. You will supervise student workers, overseeing tasks such as cleaning, biohazardous waste removal, and other essential duties. Your responsibilities will also include assisting with research animal experiments in accordance with approved protocols and maintaining our high containment biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to perform independent experiments, contributing to our innovative research projects. What we want The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Research Associate to serve as a member of the Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research 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: Between $45,000 - $60,000 Special Note: 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. Please include direct experience aligned with the job responsibilities. Export Control: This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment, will be working with select agent Coxiella Burnetii. Required Education and Experience : + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field + Two years of related experience in biological laboratory research Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing + Ability to positively and professionally interact with faculty, students, and staff + Excellent communication and presentation skills + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and instructional programs + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Preferred Qualifications + Experience in a microbiology laboratory + Experience working in BL2 and BL3 laboratories + Experience working with animals Responsibilities: Research: + Performing independent microbiology experiments under general supervision to advance the aims of the grants in the lab. + Design and execute experiments and then present the results at weekly meetings to supervisor. + Keep detailed records of experiments and results and compile results into summaries for review by others. Lab Maintenance: + Basic laboratory maintenance and supervising students. + Stocking and ordering all laboratory supplies through Aggiebuy to maintain normal functions. + Cleaning and maintaining equipment used in the laboratory including initiating repairs. BSL3 and A-BSL3 Lab Maintenance: + Performing duties listed on animal use protocols (AUPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the BSL3. + Assisting with animal experiments in both BL2 and BL3 spaces. Basic laboratory maintenance of BSL3 supplies and waste removal. Physical Requirements + Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance. + Some lifting/carrying of research packages. 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, state-of-the-art 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 cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + 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 + Automatic 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.