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The Research Assistant will overexpress, purify, and characterize biotin sulfoxide reductase, attend weekly research meetings, and write a quarterly research report.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Select and apply standard laboratory techniques, operate research equipment, and maintain detailed data records.

• Perform data analysis and evaluate experimental results using ChemDraw, PyMOL, and basic bioinformatics tools.

• Write quarterly research reports summarizing experimental progress, data analysis, and findings.

• Assist with documenting laboratory records.

• Attend and participate in weekly research meetings.

• Assist with general laboratory coordination and collaborate with team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

• Attention to detail.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Special Note: Due to this position's salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds in the future.

What You Need to Do:

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Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

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.

Texas A&M University's Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/

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, state-of-the-art 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 cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• 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 security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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