• Research Assistant

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    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:

    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

     
     

    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.