Research Assistant

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute yearly crossings in the greenhouse
• Supervise, train, and monitor student workers
• Prepare fields, maintain irrigation and drainage systems, plant bare root and potted plants, maintain fertility treatments to ensure optimal growth, prune plants, and maintain equipment used in the program
• Execute pest, disease, and weed control and fertility program in the greenhouse, nursery, beds, and field plots. (requires a Pesticide applicator's License)
• Propagate and grow experimental roses as needed
• Measure/rate plants for various aspects of plant growth, quality, yield, or resistance to disease
• Collect samples of fruit, leaves, stems, and flowers for characterization
• Help with breeding programs by making hybridization, collecting pollen and seed, cleaning/stratifying seed, germination, and growth of seedlings
• Summarize data collected
• Write reports
• Plan and coordinate research meetings
• Manage online presence of the program
• Maintain warehouse, headhouse, and field box for organization and cleanliness
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Prospective employee benefits
• Retirement programs
• Commitment to inclusive excellence
• Strategic plan

What This Job Offers

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