Research Assistant Lo Lab

Job Title

Research Assistant Lo Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Cell Biology and Genetics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.63 hourly

Job Location

College Station, 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 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, Texas A&M Health 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 Part Time Research Assistant will conduct various cell biology and molecular biology assays as well as mouse studies to determine the effects of experimental therapies on metastatic breast cancer.

What you need to know

Salary: $21.63/Hour   

Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Part-Time

We encourage you to apply! To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct research-related projects in cancer biology and treatment.

• Document experimental procedures and data.

• Analyze and interpret experimental data under the guidance of postdoc and research associate.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biology related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cancer research lab experience.

• MS degree in cancer biology.

• Wet-lab experience in studying the efficacy of breast cancer therapy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with supervisor and colleagues.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Molecular and cellular assays in metastatic breast cancer.

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.   

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 prepopulate 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.