Hourly Research Assistant

Title: Hourly Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-BioDiscovery Institute (BDI)-190402

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $15.00 an hour

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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Department Summary

The Henard Laboratory (https://bdi.unt.edu/people/calvin-henard.html) in The BioDiscovery Institute and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team. The candidate will be expected to perform microbial genetics research investigating non-model, non-pathogenic bacteria. Specifically, the incoming researcher will work on projects aimed at engineering methanotrophic bacteria to maximize product formation from one-carbon substrates. These projects apply molecular and synthetic biology tools and techniques; thus, candidate familiarity with PCR, molecular cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA transformation, and microbial physiology and biochemistry is desired.

Position Overview

Performing experiments and developing experimental protocols in coordination with the PI and other lab members (70%).

Routine laboratory maintenance, including growth medium preparation, glassware, solutions, and general organization/data management (20%).

Written and oral communication of scientific results/data, including developing graphical representations. (10%).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related discipline

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working with microbes, preferably non-model bacteria
• Analytical chemistry experience (HPLC, GC)
• Proficiency in advanced molecular techniques (qPCR, RTPCR, SDS PAGE, western blotting, DNA sequencing)

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

• Performing experiments and developing experimental protocols in coordination with the PI and other lab members 
• Routine laboratory maintenance, including growth medium preparation, glassware, solutions, and general organization/data management 
• Written and oral communication of scientific results/data, including developing graphical representations 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Elevated temperatures.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

Hours can vary depending on experiments. Monday-Friday

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