Assistant Research Scientist
Job Title
Assistant Research Scientist
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Pharmacy - Instruction
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
What we believe
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
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 School of Pharmacy is looking for a Assistant Research Scientist to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. 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:
Appropriate PhD
Relevant professional experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred
Experience:
Demonstrated ability through publications on metabolic diseases including diabetes or obesity or pregnancy complications.
Epigenetic knowledge is also preferred.
Expertise in mouse studies (preferably KO mice), colony management
Lead multiple projects, writing, and supervised students and junior researcher
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good computer literacy, statistical analysis. Bioinformatics analysis is a plus.
Experience working with varied individuals and communities
Job
Responsibilities:
Research - Lead In vitro and in vivo KO mouse studies on metabolic diseases and epigenetic biomarker project. Communicate with PI, other collaborators within as well as outside TAMU to ensure alignment of expectations within project objectives as well lead, influence, and enlist support to other lab members. Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills. Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings. Generate and display the results and interpret their implications. Lead projects with confidence and proper organization. Excellent communication and organization skill in a well-funded lab with several postdocs and students. Train graduate students, junior postdocs, and work with PI in grant submission.
Lab Management - Lead funded research projects in depth and work with PI in getting preliminary data for grant submission. Propose and establish new techniques. Lead projects with confidence and proper organization. Train graduate students, junior postdocs, and work with PI in grant submission. Responsible for lab management, up to-date trainings for all of the lab members, taking care of instruments, and coordinate and organize samples, etc. Actively participate as a member of a research team and attend and contribute to relevant meetings. Preparation of laboratory for experiments including preparation of solutions and cleaning work areas; this may require light to moderate lifting. Ordering of supplies, take care of lab equipment and lead lab management, etc.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Health, dental, vision, life 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.
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time 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.
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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assistant Research Scientist
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Pharmacy - Instruction
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
What we believe
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
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 School of Pharmacy is looking for a Assistant Research Scientist to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. 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:
Appropriate PhD
Relevant professional experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred
Experience:
Demonstrated ability through publications on metabolic diseases including diabetes or obesity or pregnancy complications.
Epigenetic knowledge is also preferred.
Expertise in mouse studies (preferably KO mice), colony management
Lead multiple projects, writing, and supervised students and junior researcher
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good computer literacy, statistical analysis. Bioinformatics analysis is a plus.
Experience working with varied individuals and communities
Job
Responsibilities:
Research - Lead In vitro and in vivo KO mouse studies on metabolic diseases and epigenetic biomarker project. Communicate with PI, other collaborators within as well as outside TAMU to ensure alignment of expectations within project objectives as well lead, influence, and enlist support to other lab members. Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills. Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings. Generate and display the results and interpret their implications. Lead projects with confidence and proper organization. Excellent communication and organization skill in a well-funded lab with several postdocs and students. Train graduate students, junior postdocs, and work with PI in grant submission.
Lab Management - Lead funded research projects in depth and work with PI in getting preliminary data for grant submission. Propose and establish new techniques. Lead projects with confidence and proper organization. Train graduate students, junior postdocs, and work with PI in grant submission. Responsible for lab management, up to-date trainings for all of the lab members, taking care of instruments, and coordinate and organize samples, etc. Actively participate as a member of a research team and attend and contribute to relevant meetings. Preparation of laboratory for experiments including preparation of solutions and cleaning work areas; this may require light to moderate lifting. Ordering of supplies, take care of lab equipment and lead lab management, etc.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Health, dental, vision, life 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.
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time 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.
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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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