Job Information
Texas A&M University Research Assistant in United States
Job Title
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Animal Science
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
Responsibilities:
-Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating experiments in support of various research projects.
-Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
-Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
-Evaluates and summarizes results.-Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.-Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.-Installs, operates and/or repairs research equipment.
-Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records
-Performs other related duties and assigned.
-Aids in the care/husbandry of zebrafish.
-Maintains cell cultures as needed.
-Other duties as required.
Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Experience:
-Experience with tissue culture.
-Experience working with animal models.
-Molecular biology and recombinant DNA experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
-Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
-Excellent communication skills
-Team oriented with a desire to collaborate.
-Comfortable working on multiple projects.-Ability to maintain lab notes, populate databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
-Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)
Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.
Prospective employee benefits
Retirement programs
Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)
Strategic plan