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Texas A&M University Research Assistant in United States
Job Title
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Chemistry
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, 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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who We Are
Texas A&M University’s Department of Che m is t r y is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for che m is t r y to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www. che m .tamu.edu/
What We Want
The Research Assistant will focus on the development and execution of computational methods. Additional areas of focus will include running the program Desmond and performing some syntheses related to these calculations which involve peptides or fluorescent dyes.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Required Education and Experience:
- B.S. in Chemistry or related field
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be detail-oriented and able to successfully organize tasks and prioritize work
Must be able to problem solve independently
Experience creating and documenting standard operating procedures for laboratory activities
Ability to engage in independent literature study to acquire skills and knowledge needed to complete research projects
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment and analytical instruments
Working knowledge of standard office software applications
Working knowledge of laboratory automation systems
Working knowledge of Program Desmond
May require moving/lifting/carrying heavy items and equipment
Prolonged periods of standing and frequent movements between laboratory rooms are often required during experiments.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of quality management protocols
Knowledge and use of databases and scientific software
Responsibilities:
Development and Execution of Computational Methods
Perform computational methods including several scripts developed in the Burgess Group. Modify CLIPS and amide-BM models so they can work on the University’s HPRC System, and server. Plan analyses and discuss measurement challenges in close consultation with Laboratory Manager. Prepare experimental samples analysis. Review analysis data and results. Prepare analysis reports for approval by Laboratory Manager.
Program Desmond : Run Program Desmond coupled with a script from the Burgess group to assess helicity of peptides and peptidomimetics. Perform synthesis related to these calculations involving peptides or fluorescent dyes. Keep detailed records of maintenance activities. Notify Laboratory Manager regarding actual or potential instrument problems in a timely manner. Assist Laboratory Manager with troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation.
Documenting Laboratory Procedures and Experimental Activities: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for routine laboratory work. Keep detailed records of experimental procedures.
Practicing and Promoting Laboratory Safety and Good Housekeeping: Maintain clean and organized workspaces. Identify and implement safety best-practices for all hazardous work. Develop and document lab-specific safety practices for new or modified research activities. Dispose chemical waste by appropriate means in a timely manner. Keep up to date on all required chemical and radiological safety training modules. Assist undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research and perform 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
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