Research Assistant

## Research Assistant Apply:
Houston, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-097863
** Job Title
** Research Assistant
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University Health Science Center
** Department
* * Ibt Center for Translational Cancer Research
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Houston, 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 areAs 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 Assistant provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research.

Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. Assists with phases in a research project. Collaborates with other research personnel. Performs work on site.  What you need to know
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* Schedule:

** Occasional weekend or after-hours work might be required.
** Responsibilities:
**** Experiments
* ** Conducts experiments and technical procedures; carries out research problems; research literature relation to possible procedures and experiments; modifies procedures to suit the particular research needs.
** Experimental Procedures
*** Maintains rat/mouse colonies; administer chemical and patch treatment; monitor treatment responses; conducts rat-based studies, such as biopsy and tissue harvesting.
** Data Analysis
*** Prepares data for analysis and prepares samples. Obtain original research results, organize and maintain inventory and equipment used in the lab. Orders scientific supplies and equipment.
** Writings/Publications
*** Assists in writing and/or edits for publication scientific material requiring academic knowledge; researches and catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory.
** Meetings
* ** Participates in lab meeting within the center and other departments. Participates in joint projects involving the laboratory team.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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* Qualifications:

**** Required

Education:

*** Appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, animal science or related field.
* Experience in performing benchwork
* Experienced in handling rodents and maintenance of rodent colonies.
* Experience with oral tissue biopsy and performing histological analysis.
* Experience in liver or aging biology.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Research knowledge in liver or cancer biology
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
* Ability to provide a safe environment that fosters respect of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
** Why Texas A&M University?
** We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
* 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:
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