Research Associate

Job description

Agency

Department

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 performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research.

What you need to know
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: May travel as required.

Responsibilities:

Research

• Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping detailed records of data.
• Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment.
• Assists in planning and coordinating research projects.
• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.

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.

Industry Liaison

• Communicate across various industry sponsors and vendors to ensure industry trials are on track, meeting target enrollment and expectations, and GCP is adhered to.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology and related health sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in industry clinical trials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of R, C++, Python, and/or Java.
• Minors in Computer Science and/or Data Science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others 

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.