Research Assistant

Texas A&M International University • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Research Assistant position at Texas A&M Agrilife Research in the Animal Science department involves various responsibilities related to laboratory maintenance and research support. The role includes mouse colony maintenance, performing RNA/DNA extractions, cell and embryo culture, and assisting in the design and coordination of experiments. The assistant will also be responsible for data analysis, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, overseeing safety protocols, and supporting undergraduate and graduate students in their research activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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
• 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 methods with preparing reports, figures, invoices, cataloging records and other documents
• Other duties and tasks as assigned
• Assist undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree