Research Assistant

About Texas A&M Agri Life

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
• Texas A&M Agri Life Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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Research Assistant

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Overton

Commensurate

Overton, Texas

Staff

We are seeking a Research Assistant in the Agri Life Research and Extension Center in Overton responsible for managing the beef productive physiology laboratory and performing quantitative analysis of blood sera for hormones using radioimmunoassay procedures.

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in a 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.

• 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.

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

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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 Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• 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 for Texas A&M Agri Life.

Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Linked In 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.