Student Employee- Dept of Biological Sciences- Research Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is hiring a Student Employee for the Dept of Biological Sciences as a Research Assistant. The position involves maintaining Drosophila stocks, preparing media, and ensuring laboratory procedures are followed. Candidates should have CITI Biosafety certification and preferably experience in Drosophila husbandry, microscopy, and molecular biology.

This paid position requires 10-15 hours of work per week, offering $15 per hour. Interested candidates should contact Mardelle Atkins for more information.

Qualifications

• CITI Biosafety certification is required.
• Experience in Drosophila husbandry, microscopy, and molecular biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory Drosophila stocks and make Drosophila media.
• Organize and maintain inventory, enforce proper laboratory procedures.
• Communicate issues regularly with Dr. Atkins.

Skills

Drosophila husbandry

Microscopy

Molecular biology experience

Job description

Requisition

202600197ST

Title

Student Employee- Dept of Biological Sciences- Research Assistant

Employee Class

Student Employee

College Work Study Position

No

Department

Dept of Biological Sciences

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week

10-15

Hiring Rate

$15/hr

Nature & Purpose of Position

The Atkins laboratory in the department of Biological Sciences is seeking a research assistant for immediate start. The Atkins laboratory performs basic research to address questions of developmental. The research assistant will be expected to work 10-15 hours per week to maintain laboratory Drosophila stocks, make Drosophila media, organize and maintain inventory, ensure proper laboratory procedures are enforced and communicate any issues regularly with Dr. Atkins. May be required to perform crosses to rescue sick stocks or rebalance lines as a lab resource. May be requested to perform maintain reagents, make stock solutions, perform control experiments or test reagents as requested by supervisor.

Other Requirements for the Position

CITI Biosafety certification is required. Drosophila husbandry, microscopy, and molecular biology experience is preferred.

Open Date

06/02/2026

Position Number

9N9242

Contact Name & Title

Mardelle Atkins - Assistant Professor

Contact Phone

936-294-3783

Contact Email

[e-mail]

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report