Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

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:
-Rearing fly and ant colonies Assist with field work related to surveying, trapping and running other field experiments involving ants, as necessary.

-Assist in basic lab management and insect care, as necessary.

-Assist on and conduct research projects in the laboratory.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in Entomology, Zoology, Biology, or equivalent degree.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment

-Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.

-Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Ability to raise flies and/or ants in the lab

Please attach to your completed application:

Resume/CV

List of References (3) with email and daytime phone number(s)

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.