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Job Title

Research Assistant - Reddy Lab 1

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Ex cel lence, 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 col lege s 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 helps and conducts experimental studies and data analytics in the research lab, including brain disease models and behavioral patterns. Assists senior research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

What you need to know

Pay: $21.64 an hour

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: May travel as required.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Other: This position is a temporary, non-benefits eligible position that will work 19.5 hours per week or fewer. This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.

+ Experience in Epigenetics and Bioinformatics.

+ Ability to help senior researchers with brain paradigms and data collection.

+ Ability to read, analyze and interpret EEG recording and behavior tests.

+ Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments.

+ Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.

+ Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.

+ Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

+ Ensure attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

+ Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

+ Attention to detail.

+ Ability to lift and/or move medium weight objects.

+ Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Research

+ 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.

+ Assist and conduct brain research with pharmacological methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results in the lab.

+ Assists with performing Epigenetic analysis with bioinformatic tools.

+ Assists and performs experimental procedures involving brain disease models.

+ Assists and performs experimental procedures involving behavior and signal recording.

+ Assists with neuroscience electrophysiological analysis studies.

+ Assists with performing technical operations relevant to pharmacology and PK studies.

Data analysis and records

+ Prepares database of neural observations and EEG recording.

+ Assists and edits scientific manuscripts.

+ Coordinates work progress with campus and external collaborators.

General lab management

+ Coordinates lab compliance and materials for research projects.

+ Orders and maintains scientific supplies and equipment.

+ Prepares and maintains lab records and inventories.

Research Publications

+ Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

+ Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

Mentorship

+ Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

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.