Research Associate - Beaumont, United States - Texas A&M AgriLife
Description
Job TitleResearch Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Beaumont
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Beaumont, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description:
The Research Associate performs independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge and provide technical support for breeding and research work to the professional staff, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.
Responsibilities:
- Collects samples and measures data from research trials and breeding nurseries. Collects and summarizes crop management information of research trials and breeding nurseries.
- Conducts and records yield and quality (using grain analyzers) measurements. Compiles the data using Excel and Word.
- Clean seeds, plant and manage crossing blocks.
- Assists in making crosses for the development of new breeding populations.
- Operates and maintains the functionality of field (e.g., tractors, planters, combine harvester, threshers, and backhoe) and lab technical equipment (e.g., rice dehullers, mills, and whiteness and moisture meters).
- Assist in conducting research and writing program and journal manuscript
- Plants, harvest and takes data in off station yield trials.
- Trains and assigns tasks as necessary to student workers and co-workers under his supervision
- Travels Puerto Rico for harvesting plant materials.
- Assists staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
- Contribute to taking data, writing reports and publishing manuscripts
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Two years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform responsibilities listed above, such as: growing, managing, and harvesting rice and samples in field and greenhouse nurseries or experiments; data measurement and compilation; and operating and maintaining field and lab equipment.
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
- Ensure attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
- Ability to exert heavy force.
- Ability to work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
- Requires out of state travel.
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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