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Texas A&M University · 3 days ago

Research Program Associate I

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$15.85/hr - $15.85/hr

3+ years exp

Texas A&M University is a prestigious institution committed to enriching the learning and working environment. The Biology department is seeking a Research Program Associate I to support daily operations in the lab, assist with experiments, and contribute to research projects.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects

Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data

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

Select and arrange meeting facilities and equipment for meetings and special events associated with research projects

General lab duties, purchasing, autoclave, animal maintenance

Maintaining an accurate laboratory notebook, writing manuscripts, contributing to grant proposal, presenting findings

Training new personnel on lab procedures. Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research

Qualification

Research lab experienceRodent models experienceCell culture techniquesCryostat expertiseHistology knowledgeData analysisMultitasking abilityWord processing knowledgeSpreadsheet applications knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience

Three years of experience in a research lab or office setting (undergraduate research acceptable)

Preferred

Bachelor's in biology or related area

Experience with rodent models, cell culture, cryostat and histology

Knowledge of cell culture techniques

Knowledge of rodent husbandry and handling

Cryostat work expertise

Knowledge of rodent brain tissue dissection

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

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

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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