Soil Science Research Assistant

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Overton (TX)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Overton, Texas, is seeking a Research Assistant to support soil science and soil microbiology research, with hands-on fieldwork, greenhouse experiments, and lab analysis.

You will assist with DNA extraction, qPCR, and data analysis, supervise graduate students, install and maintain equipment, and contribute to grant-funded research projects; a Bachelor's in Soil Science and relevant lab skills are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Soil Science or relevant field.
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of research activities which include fieldwork, greenhouse experiments, laboratory analysis, and data analysis using statistical reference. Learning requirements are predominantly intellectual and varied in character and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.
Conducts soil analysis for microbiome, DNA extraction, designs and runs qPCR assays and bioinformatic skills to analyze microbiome sequence data.
Assists with supervision of graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research.
Installs, operates and/or repairs research equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.