Research Assistant

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

1d • 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 supports research involving blow fly colonies and life-history experiments, research data collection and analysis, and laboratory activities in BSL-1 and possibly BSL-2 environments. The position is funded through grants or contracts; continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

The position is with the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, Texas. A bachelor's degree in Biology or a relevant field is required, though an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A master's degree in Biology or a relevant field is preferred.

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 (20%).
• Collect data from experiments (20%).
• Coordinate with laboratories to maintain and support research activities in BSL-1 and possibly BSL-2 environments (20%).
• Assist with analysis of research data (10%).
• Maintain laboratory supplies, records, and cleanliness (10%).

Benefits

• Health insurance, with AgriLife contributing to premiums.
• Dental insurance, with AgriLife contributing to premiums.
• Vision insurance, with AgriLife contributing to premiums.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 12–15 annual paid holidays.
• Up to 8 hours per month of sick leave.
• 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