Research Assistant
About The Position
Job 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 Education and Experience: -Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
