Job Title Research Assistant/AssociateAgency Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment OrthodonticsProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location Dallas, TexasJob Type StaffJob DescriptionOur CommitmentTexas 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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.Who we areA part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science enter 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 wantThe School of Dentistry is looking for a Research Assistant or Research Associate to serve in the Orthodontics department. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring a vast amount of skill, knowledge and managerial experience to the position and will understand the demands of working in a fast-paced research environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply an advanced level of knowledge in research 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 knowWork Schedule/Location: This is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.Required Qualifications*Our current needs are for a Research Assistant or Research Associate.Minimum qualifications for a Research Assistant: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum qualifications for a Research Associate: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and two years of lab working experience in a full-time position.*Compensation and classification is based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.Preferred QualificationsTwo years of related professional experienceKnowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the positionFamiliarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipmentAbility to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasksAbility to multi task and work cooperatively with othersResponsibilities:Research - Perform independent roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge and require consistent use of discretion and judgment. Evaluates, selects and applies best practices towards the techniques used for research efforts and maintains accurate and detailed record of data.Experiments - Designs, plans and conducts experiments in support of various research project to include: Nucleic Acids: Southern/Northern blotting, in situ hybridization, protection assays/PCR, sequencing Proteins, Immunology: chromatography, immunohistochemistry, Western blot/electrophoresis, second messenger signaling essays.Tissue dissection - Organ culture/Microscopy: maintenance/manipulations of organ cultures, micro-dissection of tissues, fluorescence/confocal/electron microscopy, image analysis/photography, histological preparation of tissues.Highlights of our benefits:Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums12-15 days for holidays and breaks each yearEmployees working full-time receive paid leave in addition to holidays and will be enrolled in theAn that includes andWe invest in your future with dedicated training budgets for our employees each year. All employees also have access to free training.designed to invest in and help employees further their professional and educational goals.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.
