Research Assistant - College Station, United States - Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University
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College Station, United States

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Description

Job Title
Research Assistant - Dulin lab


Agency
Texas A&M University


Department
Biology


Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate


Job Location
College Station, Texas


Job Type
Staff


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

What We Want

What You Need to Know

Salary Range:
Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.


Required Education and Experience**:


  • Bachelor's in Biology, Neuroscience, or Microbiology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

Physical Requirements:


  • May lift/move/carry moderately heavy weight

Preferred Qualifications**:


  • 2 years of experience working in a neuroscience research lab
  • Experience managing a rodent colony, organizational skills, previous experience as a lab manager or research assistant, good communication skills

Responsibilities:

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Maintains Mouse Colony:Examines animals on a daily basis. Performs health checks for breeding and experimental animals. Breeds animals to expand the colony. Weans young mice. Performs tail clips and genotyping. Keeps records of animal inventory. Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results. Evaluates and summarizes results.
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General Lab Duties:General laboratory duties such as preparing reagents, buffers, and stock solutions ; research equipment maintenance and operation; maintaining a safe working environment. Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis.
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Documentation:Oversees and maintains an accurate inventory of laboratory inventory and supplies. Maintains an accurate laboratory notebook, writes protocols, and maintains safety standards.
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Training new personnel:Trains new personnel on lab procedures.
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Assist with biosafety and animal research inspections:Ensure compliance with biosafety permit and animal use protocols, monitor expiration dates of laboratory reagents, facilitate proper disposal of biohazardous and chemical waste. Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research and p erforms other duties as assigned.


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.

  • Health, dental, vision, life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
  • Automatically 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
  • Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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