Job Title Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Bryan, 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, 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 Associate is responsible for independently supervising two laboratories that include separate research projects; the candidate will: 1) design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments; 2) evaluate, select, and apply research techniques (flow cytometry, ELISA assays, immunohistochemistry, behavioral assays, histology); and 3) collect, keep, analyze, prepare and present research data. This role will supervise, train, and coordinate undergraduate students who work in the labs. The Research Associate will also maintain and operate various laboratory equipment. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in relevant field + Two years of relevant professional experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment + Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Preferred Experience: + Experience with animals, flow cytometry, microscopes, anesthesia + Two years of laboratory experience with rodent models and assays for cognitive and social behavior Preferred Licenses and Certifications: + Animal compliance training Responsibilities: Research Experiment Coordination + Leads the research activities of two labs. Coordinates with the principal investigators of both labs regarding the priorities and objectives of research experiments conducted. Independently plans, organizes, and coordinates the experiment schedule based on information these planning meetings. Molecular assays + Conducts assays, such as multiplex assay, cytokine assay, LPS Elisa assay, iFABP ELISA assay, flow cytometry, dissection of gut, brain, and vasculature, isolation of tissue (lymph nodes), RNA extraction, genotyping for mouse breeding colony, SCFA extraction and analysis. Immunohistochemistry experiments + Conducts immunohistochemistry experiments, such as cryostat sectioning, gut histology, tissue preparation, imaging of brain and gut morphology, amyloid plaque staining, image analysis both quantitative and qualitative. Laboratory Management + Manages day-to-day operation of two labs. Organizes and maintains laboratories. Maintains storage upkeep and inventory of liquid nitrogen cell line, chemical inventories, and makes sure labs are inspection ready. + Purchases chemicals for experiments, software updates for computers, and consumables. Aids in purchasing animals for experiments . + Supervises undergraduate student assistants working in the labs. Animal care + Animal care, husbandry, maintenance of breeding and aging colony (including upkeep of transgenic colony). Behavioral testing such as: Barnes maze, open field, rotarod, DigiGait, burrowing. + Data Analysis + Prepares, analyzes, and presents data, particularly behavioral and flow cytometry data. + Performs other duties as assigned. 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.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) 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 (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + 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 + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well , (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 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.