Research Assistant

Job Title
Research Assistant

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
Citrus Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Weslaco, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary:
Performs skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.

Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.

Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.

Evaluates and summarizes results.

Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.

Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Supervision Received/Given

Works under general supervision and generally does not supervise.

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.

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