Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.64 hourly

Job Location

Edinburg, 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:

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.

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Position Information

We are currently seeking a Research Assistant who will be hired through Texas A&M AgriLife to conduct research at the USDA Insect Management and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (IMMDL) in Edinburg, TX.

Responsibilities:

Utilize the skills and complete research projects in the field of fruit flies
Be dedicated to completing research work assignments
Follow up experimental aims and schedules
Maintain laboratory records and keep project timelines
Report data and discuss results with the project lead for future work
Participate in group meetings and team-based discussions
Be able to share knowledge and skills with colleagues
Comply with safety/ethical regulations in USDA facilities
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Insect rearing and breeding.
Fruit fly quality control procedures for egg hatching, pupal growth, stress tolerance, flight ability, etc.
Genetic crossing and phenotype characterization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

What You Need to Know
Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

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.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

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.

Research Assistant

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