Research Assistant

Texas A&M University • Corpus Christi, TX

403d • $43,888 - $45,000

About The Position

The Research Assistant will support grant-funded laboratory and field data collection efforts in the Coastal Ecosystem Processes lab at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. This role involves sample processing, field sampling, and data analysis, contributing to research on coastal ecosystems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field
• Experience with water quality sample collection, processing and analysis
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and R
• Demonstrated ability to calibrate and operate water quality sondes
• Demonstrated ability to conduct chlorophyll analysis
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on interdisciplinary research team
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to conduct research tasks in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends as required by research projects
• Ability to travel as needed for research field sampling
• Ability to drive university vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Environmental Science, Marine Science, or related field
• Ability to identify and enumerate phytoplankton and/or ability to operate a flow cytometer for phytoplankton analyses

Responsibilities

• Preparation of materials necessary for water sample collection and processing
• Water quality sample processing
• Analysis of chlorophyll, suspended solids and other water quality samples
• Assist with other laboratory duties as necessary
• Conduct field sampling and research using motor vehicles, boats, and kayaks
• Collection of water samples
• Operation of water quality sondes
• Curation of water quality sonde data
• QA/QC of water quality sonde data
• Analysis of water quality sonde data

Benefits

• Medical insurance with low monthly premiums
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability
• Flexible spending account and daycare spending account
• On-campus wellness opportunities
• Dual Career Partner Program
• Work Life Solutions including counseling and financial resources
• Tuition benefits including 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
• Retirement plans including Teacher Retirement System of Texas and Optional Retirement Plan
• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees