Research Assistant

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

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Research Assistant to support various research projects in the Animal Science department at Texas A&M Agrilife Research.

The successful candidate will perform tasks including mouse colony maintenance, RNA/DNA extractions, and assist in laboratory operations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with preferred experience in molecular biology.

This position in College Station, Texas, involves maintaining laboratory safety and assisting undergraduate or graduate students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain mouse colony, including breeding and genotyping.
• Perform RNA/DNA extractions and processing.
• Assist with experiment design and laboratory coordination.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and oversee safety.

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

Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, developmental biology, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Animal Science

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

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 methods with preparing reports, figures, invoices, cataloging records and other documents
• Other duties and tasks as assigned
• Assist undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research

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

Additional Information

• 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.