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Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Rangeland Wildlife & Fisheries ManagementProposed Minimum Salary
$16.00 hourlyJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare samples for analysis which includes entering information about the samples received from experiments and/or clients into project database labeling samples appropriately drying and grinding samples and packing samples into instrument cups for near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) scanning.
- Operate near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) instruments for sample processing and conduct daily quality control for samples that are processed.
- Enters results from sample analysis into project databases.
- Participate in field work research studies and off-site field data collection.
- Maintain a clean organized lab environment and follow all lab protocols.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
- Assist with outreach or extension events such as field days or workshops.
- Travel for field data collection or collaborative research projects.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Animal Science Range Science Wildlife Agronomy or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Animal Science Range Science Wildlife Agronomy or a related discipline.
- Experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Experience following standard protocols for laboratory analysis.
- Experience in working with livestock or wildlife.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with research lab work and instrumentation.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and typical computer software for word processing or record keeping.
- Good communication and computer skills.
- Ability to be a team player
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments.
- Ability to work periodically on weekends.
- Ability to travel to field sites for a period of 5 to 7 days at a time (travel is less than 15% of time for this position).
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions and handle livestock during sample collection.
- Desire to serve the ranching and natural resource professions.
Please attach Cover Letter CV/Resume Transcript References& other documents. Any questions please contact Barbara Rodrigues @
Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
