Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/.
What We Want
The Research Assistant will perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. In addition, this position will plan and direct certain phases within a research project. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What You Need to Know
Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Prior professional/lab experience with anaerobic/bacterial culturing
- Prior experience with Next-generation sequencing analysis and RT-qPCR methodology and analyses
- Prior molecular Biology experience (cloning)
Responsibilities:
- Laboratory Research: Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of research on the physiology of C. difficile spores and vegetative cells. Manages data in laboratory notebook. Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis of research experiments and results. Evaluates and summarizes results.
- Laboratory Maintenance: Assists with laboratory maintenance. Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.
- Presentation: Assists with reports, presenting research findings at weekly laboratory meetings, and performs duties as assigned by supervisor.
