Research Assistant
Job Title
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Overton
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Overton, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Assistant performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
Responsibilities:
-Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
-Provides support in the day-to-day operations of the soils lab
-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.
- Responsibilities include design, planning, conducting and coordination of experiments in support of various projects/grants and includes detailed recordkeeping.
-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 Education and
Experience:
-Bachelor's degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Research Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Overton
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Overton, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Assistant performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.
Responsibilities:
-Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
-Provides support in the day-to-day operations of the soils lab
-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.
- Responsibilities include design, planning, conducting and coordination of experiments in support of various projects/grants and includes detailed recordkeeping.
-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 Education and
Experience:
-Bachelor's degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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