Research Associate

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

12-15 days annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave

At least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Employee Wellness Initiative

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Research Associate in College Station, Texas, to assist in designing and coordinating experiments within the Entomology department.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, have two years of relevant experience, and demonstrate knowledge of structural pests and laboratory equipment. The position comes with a range of benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and coordinate experiments for research projects.
• Select and apply standard techniques of routine research.
• Perform data and statistical analysis of research experiments.

Skills

Biology of important structural pests

Laboratory maintenance and equipment

Computer software related to the position

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate – Agency, Entomology, TexasA&MAgriLife Research Department.
Location: CollegeStation, Texas.
Salary: commensurate with qualifications.

Position Information

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordination 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.
• 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 a relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the biology of important structural pests (ants, termites, cockroaches, bed bugs, etc.).
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Requirements

• May vary depending on area of research.
• May travel as required.
• May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with TexasA&MAgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12‑15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave.
• At least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, TexasA&MAgriLife is committed to inclusive excellence and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.