Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
• As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Job Summary:

The project is with the National Center for Electron Beam Research and will also require collaboration with that unit.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining blow fly colonies. Conducting life history experiments - 20%
• Collect data from experiments - 20%
• Coordinating with the labs to maintain and support research activities in BSL-1 and possibly BSL-2 environments - 20%
• Help with analysis of research data - 10%
• Maintain lab supplies, records, and cleanliness - 10%

Required Education: Bachelor's degree Biology or relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in Biology or relevant field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience raising insects in colony required. Prior research experience required. Preferred experience raising flies in colony.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of statistical analyses and experimental design preferred. Prior scientific publications preferred.

Position Funding:

This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:

Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Benefits and Leave:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
• 12–15 annual paid holidays
• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month 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