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Job Title
Research TechnicianAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
BiologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Heres a Glimpse of the Job
The Research Technician I will be working on a sterol project including planting Arabidopsis for sterol experiments analyzing phytosterols fluorometrically and developing growth and seed harvest procedures for Medicago truncatula. Additionally the selected candidate will help develop infection strategies for symbiotic arbuscular mycorrhizae in Medicago truncatula. Another key focus will be studying cellautonomous calcium oscillations including light sheet analysis of calcium oscillations and investigating circadian rhythms in lowlight grown and etiolated freerunning Arabidopsis.
Opportunities to Contribute:
Work with graduate students on sterol project.
Work with graduate students on cellautonomous calcium oscillations.
Work on cell autonomous calcium oscillation circadian rhythms in lowlight grown and etiolated freerunning Arabidopsis.
Set up freerunning hypocotyl growth analysis with and without entrainment.
Measure cellular growth in freerunning Arabidopsis seedlings.
Correlate calcium oscillations with cellular growth.
Monitor lab organization and report on needs.
Qualifications:
High School diploma and two years of relevant experience.
Ability to carry plates to and from Conviron.
Ability to operate spectrophotometers and microscopes for greater than 2 h continuously.
A wellqualified candidate will also possess:
Bachelors degree in science from accredited college or university.
Experience with Nikon confocal microscopes and Zeiss Light sheet microscopes.
Experience with axenic culture of plant seedlings.
Able to do statistical analysis in R.
Familiarity with planting procedures for Medicago truncatula.
Interacts positively and professionally with others in the lab.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidates education and experience.
Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts as well as satisfactory job performance.
What You Need to Do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cuttingedge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu/.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
All positions are securitysensitive. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
