Research Assistant

Texas A&M

  • College Station, Texas
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. 20% Works closely with lab leadership and project managers to properly prepare for and execute assigned pharmacology studies.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCollege Station, Texas

    Description

    Job Title

    Research Assistant

    Agency

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

    Department

    Biochemistry & Biophysics

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    Commensurate

    Job Location

    College Station, Texas

    Job Type

    Staff

    Job Description

    Qualifications

    Required Education:

    B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

    Required Experience:

    None

    Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

    Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

    Good interpersonal skills, professionalism and competency.
    Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

    Job Responsibilities

    25% Conduct research on pharmacokinetics and toxicity studies, in vitro-in vivo correlations, animal models of pathology, cell cultures.
    25% Conduct protein purification and enzyme assay.

    20% Works closely with lab leadership and project managers to properly prepare for and execute assigned pharmacology studies. Be responsible for the physical environment for a group of assigned laboratory animals

    15% Perform routine animal husbandry: cage changing, health monitoring, food/water, breeding. Perform all tasks in accordance with established protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

    5% Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills.

    5% Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings.

    5% Performs other duties as assigned.

    **GRANT FUNDED POSITION**

    Restrictions and Other

    Restricted by Patriot Act:

    No

    Does this position or the job duties performed involve use of restricted items, software or technology covered by Export Controls regulations?

    No

    D.O.T. regulated:

    No

    Does this employee customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment and have the authority to make important decisions?

    Yes

    If Yes, give percentage of time spent in this capacity:

    50%

    Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties:

    Computer: 20 hrs., Telephone: 5 hrs., Calculator: 1 hr.

    Other Requirements or Other Factors

    NA

    Preferred Other Factors

    NA

    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.

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