Research fellow - and biology

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

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.

Position Information

We are seeking a research assistant who performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

Responsibilities:

Perform rearing activities and/or genetic crosses with arthropods in a contained laboratory environment. Assist with the performance of genetic, proteomic, transcriptomic, imaging, biochemical and/or physiological experiments to elucidate factors critical for important insect traits (digestion, feeding, development, reproduction, DNA repair, etc..).

Collection of data and keeping of detailed records of results, as well as utilizing computer programs and databases to conduct analyses.

Preparation of media, insect diet, rearing containers, etc…

Cleaning/washing of lab materials, insect cages or other materials as needed.

Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Entomology or closely related 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.

Research experience/training in molecular biology techniques

Preferred experience in insect physiology/biochemistry/genetics.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

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.

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