Senior Research Scientist
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotech Research
Job Title
Senior Research Scientist
AgencyTexas A&M Agrilife Research
DepartmentBiochemistry & Biophysics
Proposed Minimum Salary$7,083.34 monthly
Job LocationCollege Station, Texas
Job TypeStaff
About Texas A&M Agri LifeTexas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
- Texas A&M Agri Life Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Responsibilities- 40% - Design, perform and analyze experiments to study the structure/function relationships of assigned proteins from Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other organisms.
- 10% - Cloning and expression of proteins of interest.
- 20% - Purification of proteins in sufficient quantity to obtain crystals. Crystallization of proteins. Data collection and analysis.
- 10% - Preparing data for grant application
- 10% - Monitoring and quality control of drug library. High-throughput drug screens. Assist with laboratory management of stocks, supplies and equipment.
- 5% - Communicating and conducting collaborations with pharmaceutical partners
- 5% - Training students and other duties as required.
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eight years of related experience.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.
Benefits- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M Agri Life
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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