Research Assistant

Job TitleResearch Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Soil & Crop Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary$15.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Research Assistant Performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. General responsibilities: -Assists with the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects including field, greenhouse, and laboratory studies. -Manages and coordinates various research projects as needed. -Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research, and maintains detailed records of data. -Uses field, lab, or technical equipment to collect data, organize data sets, and prepare reports. -Evaluates and summarizes results. -Assists in maintaining financial accounts and other clerical tasks related to research projects. -Assists 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. -Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records. -Assists 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. -It is expected that the candidate will co-ordinate and manage various research projects and personnel in the weed science program. Further, the candidate will assist the program with communications, accounting, report preparations and other administrative duties as assigned. A strong work ethic, an ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team and strong communication skills are essential. The position involves travel to research stations with some occasional overnight stays. Education and Experience: Required: - 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. Preferred: -An MS in weed science, agronomy, biology, physiology or a relevant field -A pesticide applicator license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required: Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position. Preferred: Knowledge of greenhouse, laboratory and field research involving plant-herbicide interactions and herbicide resistance mechanisms. Please attach to your completed application: Resume List of references (3) with email and daytime phone number All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System. Working for System Offices means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's eleven universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus. The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas. However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices! If you have questions, please contact us at (979) 458-6169 or email SystemOfficesEmployment@tamus.edu. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6169. Moore/Connally Building 301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840 https://goo.gl/maps/bm83p System Office has departments in other locations in the Bryan/College Station area as well as in Austin, TX and Washington D.C.