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Research Assistant

College Station, TX · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

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Research Assistant

Tamus

College Station, TX • On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

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

AboutTexas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

  • Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

  • Texas A&M AgriLife Research

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

  • Texas A&M Forest Service

  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As thenation'slargestmostcomprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Clickhereto learn more about howyoucan be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

PositionInformation

Responsibilities:

-Insect pathogen culturing and identification using microbiological techniques including sterile handling procedures, growth media preparation, and microbial culturing.

-Insect pathogen identification utilizing molecular biology skills such as reagent preparation, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, PCR, qRT-PCR and DNA sequencing.

-Data collection, recording and analysis.

-Lab maintenance, cleanliness and safety.

-Performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research.

-Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master's degree in relevant field.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Microbiological:

-Sterile handling procedures, growth media preparation, and microbial culturing

Molecular biology:

-Reagent preparation, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, PCR, qRT-PCR and DNA sequencing

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose toworkfor 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 packageincluding the following:

  • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurancewith 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month

  • Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

ApplicantInstructions

Applications received by Texas A&MAgriLifemust either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

RequiredDocuments

-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.