Research Assistant
Texas A&M University SystemAbout the role
Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
EntomologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
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
Responsibilities:
-Receive and process biological samples for research projects.
-Perform molecular laboratory procedures, including DNA extraction, qPCR assays, and data collection.
-Maintain accurate laboratory records and support timely completion of project objectives.
-Maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.
-Support laboratory organization, equipment coordination, and compliance with institutional environmental health and safety requirements.
-Provide general research and laboratory support as needed.
-Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor's in Entomology or a related biological science.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master's in Entomology or a related biological science.
-Molecular bench work experience, handling samples for molecular processing, applied biotechnology, biochemistry analysis.
Required Skills, Knowledge or Abilities:
-Nucleic acid extraction, PCR and post-PCR molecular analysis.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package<
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