Research Associate, Research Scientist, Biology

About Texas A&M Agri Life

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

• Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
• Texas A&M Agri Life Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Research Associate

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Biochemistry & Biophysics

$3,992.00 monthly

Edinburg, Texas

Staff

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

• Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
• Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

• Utilize the 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences
• Two years of related professional experience

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

• 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 multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Position Funding:
This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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 Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• 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 leaveand 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

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.