What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Texas A&M AgriLife Research?
Job Title
Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Entomology
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:
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Responsibilities
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:
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.
Please Attach To Your Completed Application
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Entomology
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
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with research colleagues in the Department of Entomology on a project conducted by a team of researchers evaluating alternative radiation sources for the implementation of Sterile Insect Technique to control screwworm flies.
- Coordinate activities with Dr. Suresh Pillai at the National Center for Electron Beam Research at Texas A&M University and other colleagues at Texas A&M University and the USDA.
- Coordinate with forensic science colleagues across on a separate project to organize meetings and assist in information seeking activities.
- Rearing fly colonies
- Conduct biological assays associated with eBeam, X-ray, and gamma radiation treated blow flies.
- Assist in basic lab management and insect care, as necessary.
- Other duties as required.
- Bachelor’s Entomology, Zoology, Biology, or equivalent degree
- Two years of related professional experience.
- 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 multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Familiarity with forensic science
- Ability to raise flies in the lab
- Experience with life history trait analyses
- Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis with biological systems
- Ability to work with scientific teams
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
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.
Please Attach To Your Completed Application
- Resume/CV
- List of references with email and daytime phone number(s)
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.