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Job Title

Research Assistant (Part-Time/Temporary)

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

Marine Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.64 hourly

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The selected candidate will work in-person at the Marine Toxicology Lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston. The candidate will assist with preparing, analyzing and identifying metabolite biomarkers that are diagnostic of the physiological condition of the animal. Training will be provided in the conduct of all methods.

Essential Duties/Tasks

+ Metabolomics analysis and Lab work - Prepare hepatic tissues for LC-MS/MS analysis.

+ Metabolomics Analysis - Analyze data from LC-MS/MS and identify metabolite biomarkers.

+ Additional Assistance - Assist other laboratory personnel. Perform additional tasks to further the research program of the Marine Toxicology Laboratory.

What you need to know

Salary: $21.64 hourly

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Preferred Qualifications

+ Prior animal physiology/biochemistry knowledge and involves the targeted metabolomics analysis of hepatic tissues from common bottlenose dolphins.

+ Experience working in a laboratory.

+ Able to follow protocols and quality control procedures to ensure the validity of test results.

+ Adhere to health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of basic computer operations.

+ Skill in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

+ Skill in effective verbal and written communication with co-workers Skill in the use of a personal computer.

+ Skill in effective work habits, performing tasks efficiently, and following directions.

+ Ability to function in a team environment and be an effective team member.

+ Ability to collect and record data and maintain records.

+ Knowledge in the use of laboratory safety standards.

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs

Other Requirements and Factors

+ This position is security sensitive

+ This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

+ All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Who we are

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

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 pre-populate 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.