Research Associate A&M System Member : Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department : Animal Science Job Category : Other or Not Specified Job Type : Staff Location : College Station/Bryan Proposed Minimum Salary : Commensurate Job Requisition Number : R-007937 Security Sensitive? : Yes 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: -Conduct research using cell culture, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, quantitative PCR, ELISA, radioimmunoassay, and other molecular biology techniques. -Summarize research data for publication. -Assist in the care and feeding of experimental animals, and in obtaining tissues. -Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, order research chemicals, and train students in laboratory techniques as required. -Other job-related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: -Computer competencies required. Strong service ethic and desire to work with all audiences in assigned county, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Abilility to communicate effectively. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: -Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, or closely related field. -Two years relevant experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Travel connected with official duties may be required. This may include attendance at night and/or weekend meetings, participation in out-of-county events. Must have willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsiblities (some evenings and weekends). All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.