Research Assistant

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Lubbock, TX
Entry level
Edtech
The Role
The Research Assistant will support research projects by planning experiments, using computer and lab equipment for data analysis, assisting students and staff, and maintaining research equipment. Responsibilities also include proposal writing, maintaining financial accounts, and performing administrative duties related to research.
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Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Lubbock


Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate


Job Location

Lubbock, 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

We are seeking a Research Assistant to perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research for Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock.

Responsibilities:
-Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
-Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
-Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
-Evaluates and summarizes results.
-Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
-Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
-Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.
-Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
-Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

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 packing 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

Applicant 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.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Company
HQ: College Station, TX
26,393 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. Nestled in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M University at College Station is the state's largest university, with nearly 65,000 students calling Aggieland home, and another 5,200 Aggies are studying at branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar. Texas A&M's designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution reflects the superior quality and diverse range of research and innovation occurring on campus daily.

Texas A&M boasts a strong military tradition, having contributed men and women in uniform to every armed conflict since the Spanish-American War. More Aggies commission as officers into the U.S. Armed Forces than any other school outside of the U.S. military academies every year. Student-athletes represent Texas A&M across 18 sports within the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is located on Texas A&M's campus, as is the President and First Lady’s final resting places.

Quick to offer a cheery "Howdy!"​ to any visitor, Aggies pride themselves on their hospitality and strive to live out the University's core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service.

To learn more about employment opportunities at Texas A&M, visit https://jobs.tamu.edu

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