Research Assistant
Texas A&M AgriLifeAbout the role
Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Biochemistry & BiophysicsProposed 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:
- 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
Qualifications
Required Education:
B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or closely related field.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
Good interpersonal skills, professionalism and competency.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
What You Need to Know
Position is contingent on availability of funding.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, perform and analyze experiments to study the structure/function relationships of assigned proteins. Cloning and expression of proteins of interest. Purification of proteins in sufficient quantity to obtain crystals. Crystallization of proteins. Data collection and analysis.
-Conducting NMR experiments on the prepared protein samples.
-Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
-Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
-Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
-Assists with laboratory management of stocks, supplies and equipment.
-Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
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