CHEManager International · 11 hours ago
Research Assistant
Kingsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yrTexas A&M University Health Science Center is one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, and they are seeking a Research Assistant to join their Pharmaceutical Sciences team. The role involves supporting research activities, data collection, and collaboration with students and faculty in a laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
Research: Intensively participates in data analysis and preliminary data collection through accurately following experimental protocols (e.g., cell culture, PCR, ELISA, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, mice behavioral study). Compiles data files set from research teams. Collects, interprets, and analyzes data, compiles results, prepares reports, and presents their conclusions. Maintains mouse colony in the vivarium, performs surgery on the xenograft mice, conducts behavioral test on mice, generates preliminary data for the lung cancer project and Alzheimer's disease projects. Participates in poster and podium presentation of the collected results
Administrative: Under the supervision of PI, organizes the professional collaboration between the pharmacy/graduate students and the lab team member. Helps train new lab members or undergraduate students and graduate students on techniques and safety protocols. Ships laboratory agents for analysis. Works collaboratively with undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and PIs. Attends and contributes to lab meetings and discussions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment
Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position
Attention to detail
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
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase