Undergraduate Research Assistant (Bio & Chem- URDA)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

3d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Undergraduate Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and be responsible for assisting research projects related to microbiology (infectious diseases).

Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Education- enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program with a major in Biology or Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Responsibilities

• Work in a basic science research laboratory under BSL1 and BSL2 safety guidelines under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Required to meet the deadlines for science publications.
• Operates lab equipment and performs experimental procedures.
• Collects and summarizes research data.
• Carry out general laboratory maintenance.
• Ability to work long hours as necessitated by the experiments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern