Research Assistant I

About the Role

• Support laboratory duties, including mouse colony management/genotyping, molecular biology and cell culture, and/or general laboratory maintenance.
• Conducts basic/translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol.
• Research activities may include handling biological samples, performing laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
• Collects, organizes, and prepares research data.
• Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and work area.
• Orders laboratory supplies as directed.
• Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols.
• May coordinate the work of technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• General knowledge of research fields.
• Experience with mouse colony management/genotyping, preferred.
• Experience with molecular biology and cell culture, preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
• Relevant experience in mouse colony management/genotyping, molecular biology, and cell culture is desirable.
• Must maintain compliance with required training.
• May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
• Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.