Research Assistant

Research Assistant – Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Annual salary: $45,000.00.

Location:

Kingsville, TX. Job Type: Full-Time (Staff).

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Core values:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
• Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment; may repair research equipment.
• 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.
• Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred:
  One year of research experience in molecular biology and mouse models.

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Attention to detail.

• 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:
  Free Linked In Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
• Living Well program – a program at Texas A&M built by employees, for employees.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.