Research Assistant

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant will work on a project with the National Center for Electron Beam Research and collaborate with that unit. The role involves maintaining blow fly colonies, conducting life history experiments, collecting and helping analyze research data, and supporting laboratory research activities in BSL-1 and potentially BSL-2 environments. The assistant will also maintain laboratory supplies, records, and cleanliness. Continued employment depends on ongoing grant or contract funding and satisfactory job performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a relevant field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience raising insects in colony.
• Prior research experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Biology or a relevant field.
• Experience raising flies in colony.
• Knowledge of statistical analyses and experimental design.
• Prior scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain blow fly colonies and conduct life history experiments.
• Collect data from experiments.
• Coordinate with laboratories to maintain and support research activities in BSL-1 and possibly BSL-2 environments.
• Assist with analysis of research data.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, records, and cleanliness.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, with AgriLife contributing to premiums.
• 12–15 annual paid holidays.
• Up to 8 hours per month of sick leave and at least 8 hours per month of vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs.

What This Job Offers

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