Research Assistant

3 days ago

College Station, United States Texas A&M AgriLife Full time

Job TitleResearch AssistantAgencyTexas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartmentSoil & Crop SciencesProposed Minimum Salary$15.00 hourlyJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionResearch AssistantPerforms skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.General responsibilities:-Assists with the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects including field, greenhouse, and laboratory studies.-Manages and coordinates various research projects as needed.-Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research, and maintains detailed records of data.-Uses field, lab, or technical equipment to collect data, organize data sets, and prepare reports.-Evaluates and summarizes results.-Assists in maintaining financial accounts and other clerical tasks related to research projects.-Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research with various day to day activities.-Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.-Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.-Assists in ordering supplies for office and research use.-Maintains and updates inventories.-Performs other related duties as assigned.Specific responsibilities:-The candidate will assist with the design and execution of various experiments. Research will involve field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments related to the area of weed science. An ability to multi-task and oversee several research projects and associated activities is essential. The candidate will interact and collaborate with other Texas A&M system scientists.-It is expected that the candidate will co-ordinate and manage various research projects and personnel in the weed science program. Further, the candidate will assist the program with communications, accounting, report preparations and other administrative duties as assigned. A strong work ethic, an ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team and strong communication skills are essential. The position involves travel to research stations with some occasional overnight stays.Education and Experience:Required:- The successful candidate will already have or in the process of completing a BS in weed science, agronomy, biology, physiology or a relevant field.-An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Preferred:-An MS in weed science, agronomy, biology, physiology or a relevant field-A pesticide applicator license.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Required:Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.Preferred:Knowledge of greenhouse, laboratory and field research involving plant-herbicide interactions and herbicide resistance mechanisms.Please attach to your completed application:ResumeList of references (3) with email and daytime phone numberAll 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.

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