The applicant must have demonstrated competence and skills with research techniques in the field of molecular biology and genetics. Skills must be at a level to troubleshoot experiments and to critically analyze data and student interpretations of experiments. Techniques required are aseptic microbial techniques, plasmid DNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, restriction digestion analysis of DNA, electrophoresis, ligation and cloning, His-Tag protein purification, SDS-PAGE , Western immunoblotting and RNA-seq data analysis. Excellent verbal and written English skills are required as critical analysis of student communication is a large component of the course. Established organization and interpersonal skills are required as a large component of the job is interacting with senior undergraduate students. Labs run M-Th. from 1:30 - 5:20. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus every Monday/Wednesday OR every Tuesday/Thursday of the semester to run your lab section. You are also agreeing to be available to attend prep meetings (Thursday mornings) and to grade lab assignments for the duration of the semester.