Assistant Research Scientist (Arthropod Molecular Biology)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States. The role requires on-site laboratory work, travel to South Texas or Kerrville for several days as needed, and work in a certified biosafety level 2 laboratory.

Company

hirify.global is a Texas A&M University System research agency focused on agriculture and life sciences.

What you will do

• Lead research characterizing small-molecule and peptide activity on arthropod neuropeptide receptors.
• Conduct chemical library screens using recombinant receptors expressed in mammalian cell lines.
• Perform cloning, functional expression, calcium fluorescence and bioluminescence assays, RNAi studies, qRT-PCR, histochemistry, and tissue analyses.
• Research mosquitoes, ticks, and fire ants of public health, medical, and agricultural importance, including feeding and pesticide bioassays.
• Record, analyze, and present research results; prepare reports, manuscripts, and grant project materials.
• Supervise technical staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Entomology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biology, Animal Physiology, or a closely related field.
• Research experience with bioassays, molecular biology, qRT-PCR, cloning, basic microbiology, western blotting, experimental design, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to analyze data using GraphPad Prism, R, or SAS.
• Knowledge of biochemical calculations for preparing buffers, media, solutions, and small-molecule or peptide dilutions.
• Ability to work in a certified biosafety level 2 laboratory and travel to South Texas or Kerrville, Texas.
• Peer-reviewed publications and manuscript-writing experience are preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with histochemistry, tissue culture, mammalian cell culture, or high-throughput screening robots.
• Experience working with mosquitoes, ticks, other blood-feeding arthropods, or arthropod neurobiology and physiology.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with employer contributions.
• 12–15 paid holidays annually, sick leave, and vacation leave.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee wellness initiatives and access to professional development through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internal programs.
• H-1B sponsorship may be affected by applicable fees and Texas filing restrictions; Texas A&M AgriLife will not pay the stated $100,000 fee.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete application with a resume or CV and professional references.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.