Molecular Biology Research Associate

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Résumé du poste

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station seeks a Research Associate focused on Molecular Biology to design and execute experiments from sample intake to sequencing. You will maintain records, supervise students, and contribute to manuscripts and proposals.

Responsibilities include nucleic acid extraction, library prep for sequencing, qPCR, QC checks, data packaging, and collaboration with bioinformatics staff. Prior bench experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science, chemistry, or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in molecular biology or related field.
• Bench experience with nucleic acid extraction, PCR or NGS library prep, and QC of nucleic acids.
• Familiar with standard lab equipment and following established protocols.
• Ability to manage data and present results; strong communication.

Responsabilités

• Design, plan, conduct, and coordinate molecular biology experiments for projects.
• Process samples, perform nucleic acid extraction and sequencing library prep.
• Carry out qPCR, quality control checks, and report out-of-spec results.
• Prepare data packages and assist bioinformatics staff with initial processing.
• Train and supervise undergrad/grad students; contribute to SOPs.
• Install, operate, and maintain sequencing instruments; report service needs.
• Summarize results for manuscripts and project reports; aid proposals.
• Collaborate with postdocs, collaborators, and lab manager on timelines.

Connaissances

Two years of molecular biology exp

Nucleic acid extraction

qPCR / gene analytics

NGS library prep

Data management

Laboratory record keeping

Team supervision

Computers & software for data analysis

Clear written communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in life science or related field

Master's degree in molecular biology / related field

Outils

Nanopore instruments

Sequencing platforms

Automated liquid handling

Description du poste

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station seeks a Research Associate focused on Molecular Biology to design and execute experiments from sample intake to sequencing. You will maintain records, supervise students, and contribute to manuscripts and proposals.

Responsibilities include nucleic acid extraction, library prep for sequencing, qPCR, QC checks, data packaging, and collaboration with bioinformatics staff. Prior bench experience is essential.