Agrilife Research

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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