Research Assistant - Guinjoan Lab

**Job Title** Research Assistant - Guinjoan Lab **Agency** Texas A&M University Health Science Center **Department** Psychiatry and Behavioral Science **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 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 **Schedule:** May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. **Travel:** May travel as required. **Please note:** This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.   **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  * Other duties as assigned **Qualifications:** **Required Education:** * 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.  **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,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) [prescription drug,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) [dental,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) [vision,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) [life and AD&D,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) [flexible spending accounts](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/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   * Automatic 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.