Texas A&M AgriLife

Research Assistant

5 days ago

Pay$16.00 / hour
LocationCollege Station/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-085083

      Job Title

      Research Assistant

      Agency

      Texas A&M Agrilife Research

      Department

      Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management

      Proposed Minimum Salary

      $16.00 hourly

      Job Location

      College Station, Texas

      Job Type

      Staff

      Job Description

      Responsibilities:

      • Prepare samples for analysis, which includes entering information about the samples received from experiments and/or clients into project database, labeling samples appropriately, drying and grinding samples, and packing samples into instrument cups for near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) scanning.
      • Operate near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) instruments for sample processing and conduct daily quality control for samples that are processed.
      • Enters results from sample analysis into project databases.
      • Participate in field work, research studies, and off-site field data collection.
      • Maintain a clean, organized lab environment and follow all lab protocols.
      • Perform other job-related duties as required.
      • Assist with outreach or extension events such as field days or workshops.
      • Travel for field data collection or collaborative research projects.

      Required Education and Experience:

      • Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Range Science, Wildlife, Agronomy, or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

      Preferred Education and Experience:

      • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Range Science, Wildlife, Agronomy, or a related discipline.
      • Experience working in a laboratory setting.
      • Experience following standard protocols for laboratory analysis.
      • Experience in working with livestock or wildlife.

      Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      • Familiarity with research lab work and instrumentation.
      • Familiarity with laboratory equipment, and typical computer software for word processing or record keeping.
      • Good communication and computer skills.
      • Ability to be a team player
      • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
      • Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments.
      • Ability to work periodically on weekends.
      • Ability to travel to field sites for a period of 5 to 7 days at a time (travel is less than 15% of time for this position).
      • Ability to work in outdoor conditions and handle livestock during sample collection.
      • Desire to serve the ranching and natural resource professions.

      Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact Barbara Rodrigues @ barbara.rodrigues@ag.tamu.edu

      Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

      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.

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