Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, 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 perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values 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 Associate performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research.

What you need to know

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

Location/

Schedule:

Bryan, TX/Full-Time

Please note:

This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Required

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Two years of related experience in high-throughput screening based on confocal imaging.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Pharmacology or closely related or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* High level experience in confocal imaging and designing experiments for high-throughput screening and other fluorophore analysis.

* Experience in developed imaging methods for high-throughout screening.

* Experience with imaging with the ability to design sophisticated FRET, 3D multimodal analysis using variety of software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

* Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.

* Attention to detail.

* Ability to troubleshoot issues with imaging instrumentation and data capture and analysis.

* Ability to use Elements software and/or coding to design analysis recipe.

Responsibilities:

Research:

* Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments to support various research projects.

* Evaluates, selects, and applies imaging techniques, keeping detailed records of data.

* Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment.

* Assists in planning and coordinating research projects.

* Uses 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:

* 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.

Training:

* Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at…