Research Assistant

Job Title:

Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary: $18.64 hourly

Job Location:

Edinburg, Texas

Job Type: Staff

• Utilize skills and complete research projects in the field of fruit flies
• Be dedicated to completing research work assignments
• Follow up experimental aims and schedules
• Maintain laboratory records and keep project timelines
• Report data and discuss results with the project lead for future work
• Participate in group meetings and team-based discussions
• Be able to share knowledge and skills with colleagues
• Comply with safety/ethical regulations in USDA facilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

• Insect rearing and breeding
• Fruit fly quality control procedures for egg hatching, pupal growth, stress tolerance, flight ability, etc.
• Genetic crossing and phenotype characterization

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation and is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.