Research Assistant - Reddy Lab

Job Title

Research Assistant - Reddy Lab Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Bryan, Texas

Staff

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

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.

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.

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

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

Location/

Schedule:

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

Please note:

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

• Assist and conduct brain research with pharmacological methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results in the lab.
• Assists and performs experimental procedures involving brain disease models.
• Assist and perform experimental procedures involving behavior and signal recording.
• Assists with neuroscience electrophysiological analysis studies.
• Assists with performing technical operations relevant to pharmacology and PK studies.
• Prepare database of neural observations and EEG recording.
• Assist and edit scientific manuscripts.
• Coordinate work progress with campus and external collaborators.
• Coordinate lab compliance and materials for research projects.
• Order and maintain scientific supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain lab records and inventories.

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

• Bachelor of Science in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Experience in animal care.
• Ability to help senior researchers with brain paradigms and data collection.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret EEG recording and behavior tests.
• Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments.
• Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.
• Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.
• Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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