Research Assistant - Reddy Lab

Job Title

Research Assistant - Reddy Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, 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 Research Assistant is responsible for helping and carrying out experimental studies and data analytics in the research lab, including brain disease models and behavioral patterns. This position is responsible to assist senior research staff with advancing experimental studies, data analysis, records and supporting the neural techniques. This is a part-time position.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.  

Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Part-Time; May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.   

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

Experimental brain research

• Assist and conduct brain research with pharmacological methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results in the lab.

• Assists and performs experimental procedures involving brain disease models.

• Assist and perform experimental procedures involving behavior and signal recording.

• Assists with neuroscience electrophysiological analysis studies.

• Assists with performing technical operations relevant to pharmacology and PK studies.

Data analysis and records 

• Prepare database of neural observations and EEG recording.

• Assist and edit scientific manuscripts.

• Coordinate work progress with campus and external collaborators.  

General lab management

• Coordinate lab compliance and materials for research projects. 

• Order and maintain scientific supplies and equipment.

• Prepare and maintain lab records and inventories.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

• Experience in animal care.

• Ability to help senior researchers with brain paradigms and data collection. 

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret EEG recording and behavior tests.

• Ability to organize, conduct and report pharmacological studies and experiments.

• Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.

• Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.

• Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Attention to detail.

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.