Research Assistant

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

12d

About The Position

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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in insect rearing in a lab setting, particularly blow fly rearing
• Two years of professional work experience
• Experience with life history trait analyses
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis with biological systems

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level