Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking 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.
Requirements
- Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
- Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
- Experience with using and troubleshooting general laboratory equipment
- General ability to manipulate and safely use laboratory equipment.
- Uses and computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
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.
- Maintains storage upkeep and inventory of liquid nitrogen cell line, chemical Inventories, animal inventory and make sure labs are inspection ready.
- Animal care, husbandry, maintenance of breeding and aging colony (including upkeep of transgenic colony).
Other
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Attention to detail.
