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Texas A&M AgriLife Research

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 Job Title
 
 
 
 Research Associate
 
 
 
 Agency
 
 
 
 Texas A&amp;M Agrilife Research
 
 
 
 Department
 
 
 
 Biochemistry &amp; Biophysics
 
 
 
 Proposed Minimum Salary
 
 
 
 $3,992.00 monthly
 
 
 
 Job Location
 
 
 
 Edinburg, Texas
 
 
 
 Job Type
 
 
 
 Staff
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 About Texas A&amp;M AgriLife
 
 
 
 Texas A&amp;M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&amp;M University System members:
 
 
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 Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service
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 Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Research
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 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&amp;M University
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 Texas A&amp;M Forest Service
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 Texas A&amp;M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
 
 
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 As the nation&rsquo;s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&amp;M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
 
 
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 can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Utilize the skills and complete research projects in the field of fruit flies
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 Be dedicated to completing research work assignments
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 Follow up experimental aims and schedules
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 Maintain laboratory records and keep project timelines
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 Report data and discuss results with the project lead for future work
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 Participate in group meetings and team-based discussions
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 Be able to share knowledge and skills with colleagues
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 Comply with safety/ethical regulations in USDA facilities
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 Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
 
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences
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 Two years of related professional experience
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Insect rearing and breeding.
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 Fruit fly quality control procedures for egg hatching, pupal growth, stress tolerance, flight ability, etc.
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 Genetic crossing and phenotype characterization.
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
 
 
 
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 Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment
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 Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
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 Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
 
 
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 What You Need To Know
 
 
 
 
 Position Funding:
 
 This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.
 
 
 
 Why Work at Texas A&amp;M AgriLife?
 
 
 
 When you choose to
 
 
 work
 
 
 for Texas A&amp;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&amp;M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
 
 
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 Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&amp;M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
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 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
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 Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
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 Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
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 Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&amp;M AgriLife
 
 
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 Applicant Instructions
 
 
 
 Applications received by Texas A&amp;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&rsquo;s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution&rsquo;s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
 
 
 Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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