Research Assistant

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Research Assistant role at Texas A&M Agri Life Research
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• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in related field

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

• 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.

• 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.