Job description

Job Title
Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
Citrus Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Weslaco, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Perform independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment. Prepare proposals for funding agencies, operation of research equipment, supervision of graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects

Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data.

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

Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and clientele-oriented publications.

Prepare and write reports to funding agencies; complete purchases of supplies needed for project activities; maintain financial accounts related to research projects.

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

Install, operate and/or repair research equipment.

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

Experience - Two years of related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, 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.

Supervision Received/Given

Under general supervision; generally supervises

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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