Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• 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
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences 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, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

The Research Assistant performs independent research activities requiring knowledge in the field of Weed Science and will require consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field/greenhouse
personnel in research. Assists in planning and executing research projects.

Responsibilities:

-Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support of various research projects.

-Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine research, keeping detailed records of data.

-Assists in planning and coordinating research projects.

-Uses computers and laboratory equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.

-Training undergraduate, graduate, and non-affiliated student interns or laboratory, technical or field staff in research.

-Ensures proper maintenance to building and equipment are up to date.

-Ensures our lab spaces are compliant with EHS and other inspections.

-Helping program members with troubleshooting and maintenance as required.

-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience:

-Two years of related experience in relevant field of research.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

-Attention to detail.

-Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.

-Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

-Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License.

-Ability to obtain a Drone License.

Additional Requirements:

-May have to work on the weekend and/or after hours.

-May travel as required.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

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.

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 
• 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

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

-Resume/CV

-List of references with email and daytime phone numbers

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.