Job Details

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology

Commensurate

Bryan, Texas

Staff

Our Commitment

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. 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 Assistant, under general supervision, provides skilled administrative, technical, and research support across a variety of scientific projects. Assists in the setup and daily operations of the laboratory, manages research equipment, and ensures compliance with laboratory protocols and safety standards. Maintains and genotypes mouse colonies, conducts experiments, and trains lab or field personnel.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.

Schedule/Location: Full timeBryan, TX

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

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of laboratory research experience in biological and biomedical sciences, including molecular biology, microbiology, or immunology.
• Demonstrated experience in mouse handling and colony management.
• Familiarity with molecular biology, virology, immunology, or cell culture techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, handling knockout and transgenic lines.
• Assists in the design and execution of experiments.
• Performs experiments independently.
• Collects, analyzes, and records experimental data.
• Maintains accurate research records and performs data entry.
• Maintains lab safety protocols and training modules. Ensures compliance with EH&S, IACUC, and IBC approved protocols.
• Performs general lab ordering and inventory management. Manages and maintains lab equipment and arrange spaces.
• Prepares reagents, tissue cultures, and assay materials.
• Mentors graduate and undergraduate students. Work collaboratively with lab members and collaborative projects.
• Helps in writing manuscripts, lab safety documents, and other compliance documents.

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.

Benefits:

• 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 LinkedIn 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.

Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

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.