Summary

Looking for a Research Associate with skills and knowledge in molecular biology techniques, including various DNA/RNA dependent assays, sequencing, cloning, transformation, product measurements, confocal microscopy, bioinformatic analyses, and tissue culture. We are willing to teach some of these skills, but must be a quick learner.  This is a job that requires a diverse set of lab skills.

https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/kendal-hirschi-lab

Job Duties

• Perform cloning and transformation of bacteria, yeast and plants.
• Assist with tissue culture experiments.
• Perform animal feeding studies.
• Assist with lab ordering, lab cleaning and general organization activities.
• Keep good notes and document all work.
• Train junior level scientists.
• Light lifting, cleaning and equipment maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field.  Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
• Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D in biology/molecular biology or related discipline
• Have exposure and some experience with RNAseq and proteomic analysis 
• Must be proficient in molecular biology- particularly cloning
• Willing to learn to grow/genotype and phenotype Arabidopsis lines; have some exposure with confocal microscopy and bioinformatics
• Must have experience with genetic analysis
• Should be willing to do mouse husbandry and animal feeding studies- experience with animals not required
• Should be a capable of working with a group and participating in group projects