Research Assistant
Company: Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Location: College Station
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife
Research Department Animal Science Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job
Description Responsibilities: ·Mouse colony maintenance (breeding,
genotyping, injections, record keeping). ·Perform RNA/DNA
extractions, processing, and analytical methods (including qPCR and
genomic library preparations). ·Perform cell and embryo culture.
·Assist other laboratory members and technical staff in the design,
planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various
research projects. ·Uses computers and laboratory or technical
equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and
technical evaluation of research experiments and detailed records
of data. ·Order and receive laboratory supplies and maintain
inventory. ·Maintain laboratory equipment. ·Oversee laboratory
safety. ·Assist the principal investigator and other laboratory
methods with preparing reports, figures, invoices, cataloging
records and other documents. ·Other duties and tasks as assigned.
-Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other
laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research. Required
Education and Experience: -Bachelor's degree in related field
Preferred Education and Experience: -Bachelor's degree in biology,
genetics, developmental biology, or related field - Two or more
years of related experience Required Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: -Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
-Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the
position. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -General molecular
biology and bench laboratory experience -Nucleic acid extraction
and analysis -Small animal handling and husbandry experience
-Genomic sequencing experience (RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIP-Seq) -Cell,
tissue, or embryo culture 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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