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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Undergraduate Research Assistant (Bio & Chem- URDA)

Laredo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$12.50/hr - $12.50/hr

Texas A&M International University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant to assist in research projects related to microbiology, specifically infectious diseases. The role involves working in a laboratory, operating equipment, collecting data, and maintaining the lab under supervision.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work in a basic science research laboratory under BSL1 and BSL2 safety guidelines under the supervision of the Principal Investigator

Required to meet the deadlines for science publications

Operates lab equipment and performs experimental procedures

Collects and summarizes research data

Carry out general laboratory maintenance

Ability to work long hours as necessitated by the experiments

Qualification

MicrobiologyLaboratory safety guidelinesData collectionSummarizationSoftware proficiencyCustomer service skillsMultitasking abilitiesInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester

Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0

Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP)

Work in a basic science research laboratory under BSL1 and BSL2 safety guidelines under the supervision of the Principal Investigator

Required to meet the deadlines for science publications

Operates lab equipment and performs experimental procedures

Collects and summarizes research data

Carry out general laboratory maintenance

Ability to work long hours as necessitated by the experiments

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace

Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule

Promptly complete all required training

Submit time sheet biweekly

Some evening and weekend work may be required

Subject to funding and/or need

Preferred

Education- enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program with a major in Biology or Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 2.8

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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