Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

Kingsville, 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, 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 College of Pharmacy is looking for a Research Assistant 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: Starting at $45,000.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location/Schedule: Kingsville, TX/Full-Time

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

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  

Required Education and Experience

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

​Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor of Science

• Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry major

Responsibilities

Research

• Collect, compiles, and analyze research data.

• Prepares or assists in preparing reports of research funding

• Manage the breeding and genotyping of animals colonies

• Order and prepare buffers and research reagents as needed and keeps a log

• May train users on the preparation and data management of research equipment

Administrative Duties

• Assists with planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects

• Manage and oversees research equipment

• Supervisory responsibilities: may carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s objectives, policies and applicable laws.

 

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.