Research Assistant

1 week ago

College Station, United States Texas A&M University Full time

**Job Title**

Research Assistant

**Agency**

Texas A&M University

**Department**

Chemistry

**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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s. 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**

**Required Education and Experience**:

- B.S. in Chemistry or related field

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Must be detail-oriented and able to successfully organize tasks and prioritize work
- Must be able to problem solve independently
- Experience creating and documenting standard operating procedures for laboratory activities
- Ability to engage in independent literature study to acquire skills and knowledge needed to complete research projects
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment and analytical instruments
- Working knowledge of laboratory automation systems
- May require moving/lifting/carrying heavy items and equipment
- Prolonged periods of standing and frequent movements between laboratory rooms are often required during experiments

**Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Working knowledge of quality management protocols
- Knowledge and use of databases and scientific software

**Responsibilities**:

- **Compound Research**:Perform synthesis of compounds containing a peptide part and an organic fragment that often will be a fluorescent dye. Perform cell culture at BSL2 level. Testing of compounds in cell survival, blotting, binding assays. Visualize their localization in cells via confocal microscopy, and quantization via FACS Screening.
- **Documenting Laboratory Procedures and Experimental Activities**: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for routine laboratory work. Keep detailed records of experimental procedures.
- **Practicing and Promoting Laboratory Safety and Good Housekeeping**:Maintain clean and organized workspaces. Identify and implement safety best-practices for all hazardous work. Develop and document lab-specific safety practices for new or modified research activities. Dispose chemical waste by appropriate means in a timely manner. Keep up to date on all required chemical and radiological safety training modules. Assist undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research and perform 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.
- 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
- Automatically enrollment in the Tea che r 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

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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