Research Specialist II

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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 ourcorevalueswhich are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.

The Research Specialist II compiles and reviews data and metadata and computes projections and performs analysis and tests.

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

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Bryan, TX/Part-Time;
May have to work on weekends and/or after normal hours.

Research:

• Compiles and reviews data and metadata.
• Collects samples and measurements for experiments.
• Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.
• Computes projections.
• Performs analysis and tests.
• Makes and records observations and scientific measurements.
• Assists in auditing protocols.

• Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.
• Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

• Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Develops and maintains training materials for external users.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.

• May vary with research area.

• High level experience in confocal imaging and designing experiments for high-throughput screening and other fluorophore analysis
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Ability to use Elements software and/or coding to design new analysis recipe.
• Experience in developing imaging methods for high-throughout screening.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with imaging instrumentation and data capture and analysis.
• Ability to add new technologies to address the research question.
• Experience with imaging with the ability to design sophisticated FRET, 3D multimodal analysis using variety of software.

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
• Attention to detail.

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.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.