Research Assistant
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
