Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

* Uses 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.

* Assists 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

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.