Student Research Assistant (Bio & Chem)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant will work under supervision and will be responsible for assisting in running and managing on-going research projects. This position is for a student worker at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, within the Department of Biology & Chemistry. It provides an opportunity for students to begin their working career, develop and grow as an employee, and learn new skills. Work hours can be scheduled around class schedules, and the position is subject to funding and/or need.

Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Promptly complete all required training.
• Submit time sheet biweekly.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures.
• Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.
• Develop assessment and evaluation tools.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee.
• It’s a short commute to work.
• Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule.
• May also include being eligible for the Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed