Research Assistant

**Job Title** Research Assistant **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Research **Department** Farm Services **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** Performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. **Responsibilities:** \-Assists undergraduate or graduate students, technical or field staff involved in research. \-Supports coordination and execution of research projects. \-Supports communication and scheduling with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. \-Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records. \-Assist with purchasing of equipment and supplies . \-Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment. \-Operates tractors and farm equipment. \-Performs other related duties as assigned. **Education and Experience:** \-Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. **Preferred Experience:** \-Crop production. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** \-Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position. **Please attach to your completed application:** Resume Cover Letter List of references with email and daytime phone number(s) 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.