- Location
- Bryan, TX, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Education
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Title
Research Specialist IIAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Psychiatry and Behavioral ScienceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 Specialist II compiles and reviews data and metadata and computes projections and performs analysis and tests.
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 weekends and/or after normal hours.
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:
Research:
Compiles and reviews data and metadata.
Collects samples and measurements for experiments.
Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.
Computes projections.
Performs analysis and tests.
Makes and records observations and scientific measurements.
Assists in auditing protocols.
Research Publications:
Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.
Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
Training:
Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
Develops and maintains training materials for external users.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
May vary with research area.
Preferred Qualifications:
High level experience in confocal imaging and designing experiments for high-throughput screening and other fluorophore analysis
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Ability to use Elements software and/or coding to design new analysis recipe.
Experience in developing imaging methods for high-throughout screening.
Ability to troubleshoot issues with imaging instrumentation and data capture and analysis.
Ability to add new technologies to address the research question.
Experience with imaging with the ability to design sophisticated FRET, 3D multimodal analysis using variety of software.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
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.
