Research Associate - CollegeStation, United States - Texas A&M University

Description

Job Title

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 Molecular Biology or related field.

Required Experience:

Two years of experience in Protein expression, PCR, nucleic acid biology.

Preferred Education:

Masters in Molecular Biology or related field.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and written.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.

**POSITION CONTINGENT ON AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDING**

Job Responsibilities

40% Perform protein expression and purification.
20% Develop nucleic constructs for site-specific mutagenesis of amino acids in proteins.

25% Perform AFM and AFM-IR analysis of protein aggregates.
10% Analyze data, write manuscripts.

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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