Research Associate - College Station, United States - Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife

Verified Company

College Station, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title

Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects.
Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
Summarize results for presentation (oral or poster) or inclusion in scientific and clientele oriented publications.
Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; maintain financial accounts related to research projects.
Supervise/support undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
Install, operate and/or repair research equipment.
Aid in the care/husbandry of zebrafish.
Maintain cell cultures as needed.
Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Two years of related research experience.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with tissue culture.
Experience working with animal models.
Molecular biology and recombinant DNA experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment
Excellent communication skills
Team oriented with a desire to collaborate.
Comfortable working on multiple projects.
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to maintain lab notes, create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to work occasionally on weekends.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.