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Part time-Research Assistant
The individual will have opportunities to work collaboratively with other team members to perform molecular research studies and new technologies for breeding sorghum hybrids.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist scientists with molecular laboratory procedures and techniques.  Activities may include lab organization, washing and sterilization of lab-ware, making chemical solutions, DNA and RNA extractions, gel electrophoresis, plant tissue culture, PCR, qPCR, data recording and analyses.
  •  Activates also include phenotyping and collecting leaf samples in field. Harvesting seeds and planting in greenhouse.

 

Qualifications:

  • Background in biology, crop science or biochemistry. 
  • Must have strong work ethic, ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and have the desire to work in laboratory, greenhouse and field settings.
  • Requires excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Must be reliable and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

 

Expectation of 10-20 hours/week (hours are flexible). 

 

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should send their resume and cover letter to wshen@chromatininc.com.

Please Reference “Part time Research Assistant/Interns” in subject line

Sponsored by the Texas Tech Innovation Hub at Research Park

Posted:
8/23/2016

Originator:
Taysha Williams

Email:
Taysha.williams@ttu.edu

Department:
N/A


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