• Research Assistant

    Texas A&M University System (Overton, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Assistant

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Overton

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Overton, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job 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 (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    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.

     

    Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information

    We are seeking a Research Assistant in the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton (https://overton.tamu.edu/) 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.

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

     

    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 packing including the following:

    + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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

    Applicant Instructions

    A pplications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

     

    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.