Senior Research Associate

Job TitleSenior Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Nutrition Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The Vanden Brink Lab is seeking a research associate to assist with the set-up and conduct of clinical research studies. The Vanden Brink Lab intersects nutrition, metabolic health, and women's health to investigate the the role of nutrition and metabolic status leading to the development of conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome during adolescence. The applicant will support the operations of the wet lab, dry lab, and clinical research. Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience Application instructions: A cover letter and resume or CV are required along with 3 references REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in biology, physiology, nutrition, or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience working with human research participants PREFERRED EDUCATION: Nursing degree OR Master’s degree in biology, physiology, nutrition, or a related field CCRC or CCRP certification PREFERRED EXPERIENCE One-year phlebotomy experience or willingness to be trained in phlebotomy Experience writing or reviewing IRB proposals or supporting IRB submission Experience handling biological specimens (e.g., blood, urine) REQUIRED SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment Excellent communication skills Excellent organizational skills and strict attention to detail Excellent time management skills Ability to work collaboratively with study staff, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, principal investigators, and other laboratories Ability to work independently Ability to work with diverse groups Team oriented Ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously Experience with Microsoft Office and Zoom Videoconferencing technologies PREFERRED SPECIAL KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Experience managing teams Willingness to be trained in transabdominal pediatric ultrasonography Experience with REDCap data management software Experience working with pediatric research participants and families Experience drawing blood in a clinical or research setting Experience collecting dietary and/or physical activity data (i.e., Food Frequency Questionnaires, dietary interviews) RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Assist with IRB administration, including protocol development, renewals, amendments, incidental finding reports Assist with the development and implementation of biological specimen processing protocols Biological specimen processing Data transcription, data management and quality assurance Perform statistical analyses, present data Coordinate active multi-site clinical research studies, which includes the following tasks: Recruitment Screening and eligibility assessment Obtain Permission/Assent Schedule and coordinate participant visits Conduct study procedures, including basic venipuncture and transabdominal ultrasound (training to be provided) Maintain source documentation of study visits and procedures Process, store, and log biological specimens Oversee and train graduate, undergraduate research assistants Travel to study sites for training, support active data collection Data entry and management Oversee maintenance of wet lab space Lab ordering, inventory management Other duties as assigned 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan