Undergraduate Research Assistant; Bio&Chem

Job Title

Undergraduate Research Assistant (Bio & Chemistry)

Laredo, Texas

$12.50 hourly

Student Worker

The Research Assistant works under supervision for the Microbiome Profiles of the Rio Grande and South Texas Farms, assisting in running and managing ongoing research projects.

• Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures.
• Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.
• Develop assessment and evaluation tools.

• Maintain detailed lab notebook documentation.
• Maintain aseptic techniques.

• Must be enrolled at least half‑time (minimum 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduates).
• Maintain an overall TAMIU GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students.
• Meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

• Enrolled in a Biology degree program with at least 12 credit hours of advanced coursework.
• Working knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology protocols.

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position requires on‑campus, face‑to‑face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but must not conflict with class schedule.
• Promptly complete all required training.
• Submit timesheet biweekly.
• Subject to funding and/or need.
• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

• Undergraduate students: must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college‑level courses or accepted remedial courses;
  International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet federal immigration guidelines;
  Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA.
• Graduate students: must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester;
  International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours to meet federal immigration guidelines;
  Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA;
  Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation.

Applicants may be eligible for Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs to assist with educational goals.