Jobs in College Station, TX

About the role

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Entomology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About   Texas A&M AgriLife     Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:   • Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service   • Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.     Click   here   to learn more about how   you   can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!     Position   Information Responsibilities: -Insect pathogen culturing and identification using microbiological techniques including sterile handling procedures, growth media preparation, and microbial culturing. -Insect pathogen identification utilizing molecular biology skills such as reagent preparation, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, PCR, qRT-PCR and DNA sequencing. -Data collection, recording and analysis. -Lab maintenance, cleanliness and safety. - Performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. -Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. Required Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications : -Master's degree in relevant field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Microbiological: -Sterile handling procedures, growth media preparation, and microbial culturing Molecular biology: -Reagent preparation, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, PCR, qRT-PCR and DNA sequencing Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?   When you choose to  work  for Texas A&M AgriLife, 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 AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit pack age   including the following:    • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance   with Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife Applica nt   Instructions   Applications received by Texas A& M   AgriLife   must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.     Required   D ocuments -Resume/CV -List of References with email and daytime phone number(s) 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.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Resume/CV
• All positions are security-sensitive.
• Master's degree in relevant field.

Benefits