Job Title
Graduate Research Assistant (Bio&Chem)Agency
Texas A&M International UniversityDepartment
Dept, Biology & ChemistryProposed Minimum Salary
$18.50 hourlyJob Location
Laredo, TexasJob Type
Student WorkerJob Description
Job Summary
The Research Assistant will work under supervision and will be responsible for assisting in running and managing on-going research projects. Opportunities will be given to learn the analytical techniques for the SmartChem-210 and Shimadzu TOC-L.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures.
Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.
Develop assessment and evaluation tools.
Other related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
Laboratory support as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry or Earth-Environmental Science, Biology or Engineering Field.
Enrolled at least half-time, 3 credit hours per semester.
Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 3.0.
Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
Ability to organize and multitask functions 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.
Physical Requirements
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.
Other Requirements
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 ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.
Promptly complete all required training.
Submit time sheet biweekly.
Subject to funding and/or need.
Pay of Rate: $18.50/hour for up to 10 hours weekly
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry, Earth-Environmental Science, Biology, or an Engineering field.
- Enrolled at least half-time (minimum 3 credit hours per semester).
- Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 3.0.
- Meet TAMIU Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP) requirements.
- Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions and regular attendance on campus.
- Ability to use a personal computer workstation and common software applications; ability to learn and use multiple software programs.
- Ability to organize and multitask to meet deadlines; problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding customer service, interpersonal relationship, and communication skills.
- Promptly complete all required training and submit timesheets biweekly.
- Employment is subject to funding and/or departmental need; subject to criminal history investigation and verification of credentials.
What We Do
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a public university located in Laredo, Texas. It provides a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, focusing on academic excellence, research, and community engagement to serve the educational needs of the South Texas region.
