Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

- Design, plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments in support of screwworm SIT project(s)

- Conduct biological assays associated with eBeam, X-ray, and gamma radiation-treated blow flies.

- Rearing/maintenance of blow fly colonies

- Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data.

- Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results

- Summarize results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications.

- Install, operate, and/or repair research equipment

- Assist in basic lab management and insect care, as necessary.

- Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience:

- Two years of experience in insect rearing in a lab setting, particularly blow fly rearing

- Two years of professional work experience

Required skills, knowledge, or abilities:

-Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

- Detail-oriented with the ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision

- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment

Preferred skills, knowledge, or abilities:

- Experience with life history trait analyses

- Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis with biological systems

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Please attach to your completed application:

-Resume/CV

-List of references with email and daytime phone number(s)

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.