Research Assistant Job at Texas A&M AgriLife, College Station, TX

  • Texas A&M AgriLife
  • College Station, TX

Job Description

Research Assistant

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department: Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

Qualifications

Required Education:

B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience:

None

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Good interpersonal skills, professionalism and competency. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Job Responsibilities

25% Conduct research on pharmacokinetics and toxicity studies, in vitro-in vivo correlations, animal models of pathology, cell cultures.

25% Conduct protein purification and enzyme assay.

20% Works closely with lab leadership and project managers to properly prepare for and execute assigned pharmacology studies. Be responsible for the physical environment for a group of assigned laboratory animals

15% Perform routine animal husbandry: cage changing, health monitoring, food/water, breeding. Perform all tasks in accordance with established protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

5% Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills.

5% Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings.

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

**GRANT FUNDED POSITION**

Restrictions and Other

Restricted by Patriot Act:

No

Does this position or the job duties performed involve use of restricted items, software or technology covered by Export Controls regulations?

No

D.O.T. regulated:

No

Does this employee customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment and have the authority to make important decisions?

Yes

If Yes, give percentage of time spent in this capacity:

50%

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties:

Computer: 20 hrs., Telephone: 5 hrs., Calculator: 1 hr.

Other Requirements or Other Factors

NA

Preferred Other Factors

NA

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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