AMVETS Jobs

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan