Genomics Research Assistant – Field Sampling & NGS Prep

Texas A&M AgriLife; College Station (AR); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

RET/T retirement benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX is seeking a Research Assistant to prepare sequencing libraries, perform QC, manage samples across projects, and support biosurveillance field sampling.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a life science and hands-on molecular biology lab experience; familiarity with sequencing library prep and quality control; attention to detail and strong record keeping.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, chemistry, or related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology, including nucleic acid extraction and handling.
• Familiarity with next generation sequencing library preparation, or closely related benchwork.
• Careful quality control of input material, consistent record keeping, and attention to detail.
• The ability to organize and track samples across several projects at once.

Mansioni

• Support field and on-farm sample collection, including preparation of sampling kits, labeling, cold chain handling, and transport of samples back to the laboratory.
• Record sample collection metadata and assist with field sampling logistics and scheduling.
• Prepare next generation sequencing libraries from extracted nucleic acids, following established protocols.
• Perform nucleic acid extraction and handling across a range of sample types.
• Run quality control on input material and finished libraries, including fluorescent quantification and automated electrophoresis (Fragment Analyzer, Bioanalyzer, TapeStation, or comparable).
• Operate and maintain the laboratory's sequencing platforms, including nanopore instruments, and run the associated quality control workflows.
• Organize, label, and track samples across multiple concurrent projects, maintaining accurate records and sample chain of custody.
• Keep consistent documentation and contribute to laboratory data management practices.
• Support reagent and consumable inventory and general laboratory upkeep.
• Coordinate with project teams to schedule sequencing runs and report results.

Conoscenze

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Laboratory experience in molecular

Sequencing library preparation

Quality control of samples

Sample tracking and record-keeping

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Strumenti

Fragment Analyzer

Bioanalyzer

TapeStation

Nanopore instruments

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX is seeking a Research Assistant to prepare sequencing libraries, perform QC, manage samples across projects, and support biosurveillance field sampling.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a life science and hands-on molecular biology lab experience; familiarity with sequencing library prep and quality control; attention to detail and strong record keeping.