Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science is looking for a Research Assistant to provide skilled, administrative, and technical support in research, assisting with various phases of research projects, proposal preparation, equipment operation, and collaboration with other research personnel in a neuropharmacology lab.
Requirements
- The laboratory uses electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture and mouse behavioral models. Any experience in these is preferable.
- Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
- Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
Responsibilities
- 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 record of data.
- Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment. May repair research equipment.
- Uses and 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.
Other
- May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
- May travel as required.
- Attention to detail.
