Research Assistant

Job Description

The Research Assistant assists lab members in research. Manages inventory and requires strong organizational and time management skills. Performs various behavioral and molecular assays.

• Salary: $3,.00/monthly
• Travel:
  May travel as required.
• Schedule:
  
  This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Note:
  
  This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree.

• Bachelor of Science.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Professional experience working with rodents.
• Experience performing administrative support in a research laboratory.
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Ensure attention to detail.

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

• Assists with MCA surgery: prepares and administers IP injections, suture
• Assists with perfusions and tissue collection
• Assists lab members with acute and long-term behavior assays: VIB, ART, Open Field, Novel Object Recognition, Social Interaction, Burrowing, Barnes Maze, Fear Conditioning
• Histology:
  Performs H&E Staining, cryosectioning
• Performs Cytokine Multiplex analysis and ELISA
• Maintains cell cultures

• Orders items for the lab using Aggie Buy
• Manages inventory using Quartzy
• Maintains/organizes the lab space to meet inspection requirements
• Orders animals for lab members
• Autoclaves trash, glassware, and liquids

• Performs other duties as assigned such as making presentations, attending seminars and other meetings.

• 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 least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness:
  Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development:
  All employees have access to free Linked In Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees