Research Assistant – Neurodegeneration

Job Title

Research Assistant – Neurodegeneration

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Veterinary Integrative Biosciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today’s discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.  To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/  

What we want

The Research Assistant will be part of a vibrant research team that pursues knowledge about glial cells in neuroinflammation, brain aging, and neurodegenerative diseases. Performs mouse colony husbandry, genotyping, and tissue processing and analyses. Provides general lab management, records keeping, and lab inspection preparations. provides opportunities to learn a range of lab techniques, conduct research experiments, and collaborate with other scientists.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements and Factors: This position provides opportunities to learn a range of lab techniques, conduct research experiments, and collaborate with other scientists.     

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Science degree in biology, biochemistry, genetics, neuroscience, or other biomedical science related fields

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General lab and computer skills and motivated to learn lab techniques

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong work ethic and organization skills

• Ability to work under deadlines

• Attention to details

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate in biomedical fields with prior research experience.

• Master’s degree in neuroscience, biology, genetics, biochemistry, immunology or other biomedical science related field.

• 1 year of research experience

• Experience in mouse handling, breeding, genotyping, and immunohistochemical.

• Experience in laboratory maintenance and management.

Responsibilities:

• Research: Performs animal dissection, tissue preparation, tissue cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy. Participates in various experiments using a wide range of lab techniques to investigate neuroinflammation and cell injury and repair relevant to demyelinating and neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. Assists in primary cell culture preparations Conducts bench experiments, collect research data, and evaluate results.

• Mouse Colony Management: Performs mouse husbandry, genotyping, and colony recording and book-keeping. Assists in vivo animal experiments

• Lab Management and Undergraduate Student Training: Performs general lab and equipment management, book-keeping, ordering and receiving, lab inspection coordination, and training and coordination of undergraduate research assistants. Reports and presents data.

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.