Texas A&M AgriLife Research is the state’s premier research agency in agriculture, natural resources and the life sciences. AgriLife Research is a member of The Texas A&M University System and an agency of the State of Texas. We fund hundreds of research projects across Texas A&M, spanning many scientific disciplines, to deliver life-sustaining and industry-changing impacts to Texans and around the world.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research

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**Job Title**

Research Associate

**Agency**

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

**Department**

Entomology

**Proposed Minimum Salary**

Commensurate

**Job Location**

College Station, 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

- Texas A&M AgriLife Research

- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

- Texas A&M Forest Service

- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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 ** to learn more about how **you ** can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

**Responsibilities**

- Coordinate with research colleagues in the Department of Entomology on a project conducted by a team of researchers evaluating alternative radiation sources for the implementation of Sterile Insect Technique to control screwworm flies.

- Coordinate activities with Dr. Suresh Pillai at the National Center for Electron Beam Research at Texas A&M University and other colleagues at Texas A&M University and the USDA.

- Coordinate with forensic science colleagues across on a separate project to organize meetings and assist in information seeking activities.

- Rearing fly colonies

- Conduct biological assays associated with eBeam, X-ray, and gamma radiation treated blow flies.

- Assist in basic lab management and insect care, as necessary.

- Other duties as required.

**Required Education And Experience**

- Bachelor’s Entomology, Zoology, Biology, or equivalent degree

- Two years of related professional experience.

**Required 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 multitask and work cooperatively with others.

**Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities**

- Familiarity with forensic science

- Ability to raise flies in the lab

- Experience with life history trait analyses

- Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis with biological systems

- Ability to work with scientific teams

**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 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.

**Please Attach To Your Completed Application**

- Resume/CV

- 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.

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