Agrilife Extension
Research Assistant
Overton, TX · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisqPCRResearch
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Conducts soil analysis for microbiome, DNA extraction, designs and runs qPCR assays and bioinformatic skills to analyze microbiome sequence data.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Performs a variety of research activities which include fieldwork, greenhouse experiments, laboratory analysis, and data analysis using statistical reference.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Soil Science or relevant field.
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Soil Science or relevant field.
- Skills in soil analysis for microbiome, DNA extraction, designing and running qPCR assays, and bioinformatic skills.
- Other Requirements:
- This position is grant funded
- future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
- What You Need to Know
- Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
Compensation
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
Benefits
- Learning requirements are predominantly intellectual and varied in character and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 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
- In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Company info
- Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
- We are seeking a Research Assistant to support soil science and soil microbiology research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge and laboratory experience in soil science and soil microbiology.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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