Research Assistant

Research Assistant – Texas A&M Agri Life Research

Texas A&M Agri Life Research invites qualified applicants to join a team focused on beef productive physiology and endocrine science. The position is based in Overton, Texas and supports the Agri Life Research and Extension Center’s mission to advance agriculture through research, education, and service.

The Research Assistant will manage the beef productive physiology laboratory and perform quantitative analysis of blood sera for hormones using radioimmunoassay procedures. Responsibilities include laboratory coordination, sample analysis, inventory management, student training, and collaboration with principal investigators and graduate students.

• Coordinate and conduct endocrine assays, tissue culture, extraction of DNA and RNA, and protein gel electrophoresis.
• Maintain inventory and purchase 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.
• Work with a variety of scientists, including principal investigators, graduate students, and technical support staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in a relevant field; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding and experience with livestock handling estrous synchronization protocols or willingness to be trained.
• Experience and training in the use of radioisotopes or willingness to be trained.
• Experience in molecular biology and/or cell culture is desirable and experience performing RIAs is beneficial.
• Effective interpersonal relation skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• 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.

Compensation for this position is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications.

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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.

All applications must have complete application data or a resume attached. Submissions missing required information may be deemed invalid. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and required background checks.

Equal Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer.