Research Assistant

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Assistant to maintain a mouse colony and perform RNA/DNA extractions. The role involves assisting in the design and coordination of experiments, requiring a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Preferred candidates will have experience in molecular biology and laboratory techniques. This position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, developmental biology, or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of related experience preferred.
• General molecular biology and bench laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mouse colony including breeding, genotyping, and injections.
• Perform RNA/DNA extractions and processing.
• Assist in the design and coordination of experiments.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

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Overview

Research Assistant role at Texas A&M AgriLife Research.

Responsibilities

• Mouse colony maintenance (breeding, genotyping, injections, record keeping).
• Perform RNA/DNA extractions, processing, and analytical methods (including qPCR and genomic library preparations).
• Perform cell and embryo culture.
• Assist other laboratory members and technical staff in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and detailed records of data.
• Order and receive laboratory supplies and maintain inventory.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Oversee laboratory safety.
• Assist the principal investigator and other laboratory staff with preparing reports, figures, invoices, cataloging records and other documents.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, developmental biology, or related field
• Two or more years of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• General molecular biology and bench laboratory experience
• Nucleic acid extraction and analysis
• Small animal handling and husbandry experience
• Genomic sequencing experience (RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIP-Seq)
• Cell, tissue, or embryo culture

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.