Agrilife Research
Research Assistant
Edinburg, TX · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 3 hours ago
Research
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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain laboratory records and keep project timelines
- Report data and discuss results with the project lead for future work
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences.
Nice to have
- 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:
- 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?
Skills
- 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.
Compensation
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Benefits
- 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
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Company info
- 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
- Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
- 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.
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