Research Associate

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