Agrilife Research

Agrilife Research

Research Assistant

College Station, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 14 days ago
Computer VisionMolecular BiologyResearch

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.
  • Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Perform rearing activities and/or genetic crosses with arthropods in a contained laboratory environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Entomology or closely related field.
  • Cover Letter - please articulate how your past expertise is relevant to the goals of this position as wee as how this position fits into your overall career goals.
  • Other duties as required.

Nice to have

  • Preferred experience in insect physiology/biochemistry/genetics.

Skills

  • 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

Compensation

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Benefits

  • Required Education and Experience:
  • 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
  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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 who performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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