Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Chemical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary:

This Research Assistant will perform scientific research. The worker will have opportunities to be a co-author on research publications and get hands-on experience on state-of-the-art biophysical tools.

Responsibilities:

• Develop recombinant DNA, design primers, perform PCR, DNA purification and transformation, molecular cloning, generating bacterial strains and plasmids, and interpreting sequencing information

• Prepare laboratory solutions and culture media under sterile conditions, and organize chemicals/reagents/common stocks

• Help with lab purchases and lab equipment maintenance, glassware washing, disposing biohazards, autoclaving, testing eyewash stations and maintaining safety protocols

• Train and oversee undergraduates and student workers as needed and perform other job-related duties as required

• Strictly adhere to BSL2 and COVID-19 safety protocols required by the University

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education:

• Master's in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics or closely related field

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in molecular biology techniques (primer design, PCR, cloning, etc.

• Experience working with immune cells or mammalian cells is a plus

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Chemical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary:

This Research Assistant will perform scientific research. The worker will have opportunities to be a co-author on research publications and get hands-on experience on state-of-the-art biophysical tools.

Responsibilities:

• Develop recombinant DNA, design primers, perform PCR, DNA purification and transformation, molecular cloning, generating bacterial strains and plasmids, and interpreting sequencing information

• Prepare laboratory solutions and culture media under sterile conditions, and organize chemicals/reagents/common stocks

• Help with lab purchases and lab equipment maintenance, glassware washing, disposing biohazards, autoclaving, testing eyewash stations and maintaining safety protocols

• Train and oversee undergraduates and student workers as needed and perform other job-related duties as required

• Strictly adhere to BSL2 and COVID-19 safety protocols required by the University

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education:

• Master's in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics or closely related field

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in molecular biology techniques (primer design, PCR, cloning, etc.

• Experience working with immune cells or mammalian cells is a plus

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.