Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Farm Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

• Performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
• Responsibilities:
• -Assists undergraduate or graduate students, technical or field staff involved in research.

-Supports coordination and execution of research projects.

-Supports communication and scheduling with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

-Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

-Assist with purchasing of equipment and supplies .

-Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.

-Operates tractors and farm equipment.

-Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
• -Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience:

-Crop production.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• -Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Please attach to your completed application:

Resume

Cover Letter

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.