Research Assistant

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& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourwhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation,encompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Research Assistant provides skilled, administrative, and technical support in research. Assists with phases in a research project. Assists in preparing proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment, and other lab/field personnel in research. Collaborates with other research personnel.

What you need to know

Salary:Will becommensuratebased on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location/Schedule: Houston, TX/Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Please note:This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, mental health, or related field.

• Working knowledge of MS Office

• Experience with Excel spreadsheets and database data entry.

• At least one year of relevant experience in a research or clinical setting.

• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

• Familiarity with database management (ex RedCap) and electronic medical records (ex EPIC).

• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Research

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects.

• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed record of data.

• Assists in the installation and operation of research equipment. May repair research equipment.

• Uses and 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

• Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

Mentorship

• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Administrative Tasks

• Maintains records, data files, and regulatory documents for research study.

• Attends meetings and phone conferences regarding the study with researchers,

• clinicians, and sponsors.

• Generate data reports to determine feasibility for upcoming studies.

• Maintains and organizes inventory of study supplies and equipment

Why Texas A&M University?

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

• ,with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• of annual paid holidays

• Up toand at leasteach month

• Automatic enrollment in the

• Health and Wellness:

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freetraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees