Research Associate

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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, 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 colleges 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 Associate performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of biomedical science, molecular experimental experience and computational biology skills. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research.

What you need to know

Salary: $4,166.67 monthly

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.

Location: Houston, TX

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in biomedical areas.

• Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

• Three or more years of molecular lab experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Molecular biology skills and genomic data analysis.

Responsibilities

Biomedical Researc h

• Work with clinicians to collect human samples and perform animal experiments.

• Develop protocol and analysis pipelines for cell-free DNA collection and bisulfite sequencing.

Biostatistical Data Analysis

• Performs experimental design and data analysis of biochemical experiments and human clinical studies.

Scientific Reports

• Writes project reports, scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and presents posters and oral presentations in conferences.

• Prepares data for charts, figures and slides for manuscripts or scientific meetings.

Participation

• Participates in weekly group meetings within the center and other departments.

• Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team.

Maintenance

• Maintains core equipment and supplies.

• Performs data management.

Training

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

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.