Research Assistant
Texas A&M AgriLifeAbout the role
Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
OvertonProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Overton, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
We are seeking a Research Assistant in the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton responsible for managing the beef productive physiology laboratory and performs quantitative analysis of blood sera for hormones using radioimmunoassay procedures.
Responsibilities:
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and conduct endocrine assays, tissue culture, extraction of DNA and RNA, and protein gel electrophoresis,
- Maintenance of inventory and purchasing of supplies and equipment,
- Prepare chemical solutions,
- Train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in safe laboratory procedures,
- Assist in blood and tissue collection, animal surgery, and experiment-related animal husbandry procedures.
- Responsible for working with a variety of scientists, including principal investigators, graduate students, and technical support staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and use computer applications (including Microsoft Office).
- Understanding and experience with livestock handling estrous synchronization protocols or willingness to be trained is required.
- Experience and training in the use of radioisotopes or willingness to be trained is required.
- Experience in molecular biology and/or cell culture is desirable as is experience performing RIAs.
- Must possess effective interpersonal relations skills
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science degree.
- One year of related experience.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA isolation, small RNA sequencing, and real-time RT-PCR is desired.
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Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
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