Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assists with the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects including field, greenhouse, and laboratory studies.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research, and maintains detailed records of data.
• Manages and coordinates various research projects as needed.
• Uses field, lab, or technical equipment to collect data, organize data sets, and prepare reports.
• Evaluates and summarizes results.
• Aids in maintaining financial accounts and other clerical tasks related to research projects.
• Aids 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.
• Aids in reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Aids 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.
• The candidate will coordinate and manage various research projects and personnel in the weed science program.
• The candidate will assist the program with communications, accounting, report preparations and other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• A pesticide applicator license is preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Knowledge of greenhouse, laboratory and field research involving plant-herbicide interactions and herbicide resistance mechanisms.

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic.
• An ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

Security-sensitive positions. 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.

Pay

$15.00 hourly

Schedule

Not specified