Job Title

Assistant Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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 School of Pharmacy is looking for a Assistant Research Scientist 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: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD.

• Relevant professional experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience l eading multiple projects, technical/scientific writing, and supervising students.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability through publications on metabolic diseases including diabetes or obesity or pregnancy complications.

• Good computer literacy and expertise in statistical analysis.

• Knowledge of bioinformatics analysis.

• Experience working with individuals and communities.

• Knowledge of epigenetics.

• Expertise in mouse studies (preferably KO mice), colony management.

Job Responsibilities:

Research

• In vitro and in vivo mouse studies on metabolic diseases.

• Communicate with PI, other collaborators within as well as outside TAMU to ensure alignment of expectations within project objectives as well lead, influence, and enlist support to other lab members.

• Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings.

• Generate and display the results and interpret their implications.

• Lead projects with confidence and proper organization.

• Excellent communication and organization skill in a well-funded lab with several postdocs and students.

  Correlated Duties .

• Actively participate as a member of a research team and attend and contribute to relevant meetings.

• Present research findings to colleagues and at conferences.

• Write progress reports, organize data

• Preparation of laboratory for experiments including preparation of solutions and cleaning work areas; this may require light to moderate lifting.

• Ordering of supplies, take care of lab equipment etc.

  Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays.

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month.

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) .

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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.

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.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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