Job Information
Texas A&M University Senior Research Associate in United States
Job Title
Senior Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
IBT - CGPM - Ramos
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 Health Science Center (HSC) Institute of Biosciences and Technology is looking for a Senior Research Associate . We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
Four years of related professional experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data, and perform other computer related tasks.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Essential Duties/Tasks:
Research Design and Planning - Develop and design experiments, including selecting appropriate methodologies and techniques. Plan and coordinate research activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with team members and principal investigators to establish research objectives and timelines.
Data Collection and Analysis - Conduct experiments, collect data, and ensure its accuracy and reliability. Analyze and interpret data using statistical tools and software. Maintain detailed records of research activities, procedures, and results.
Laboratory Management - Oversee the maintenance and organization of laboratory equipment and supplies. Ensure the laboratory adheres to health and safety regulations. Implement and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ethics and Compliance - Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards and institutional policies. Obtain necessary approvals from ethics committees and regulatory bodies. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of research data and subjects.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays.
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month.
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) .
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
