Research Technician I

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Job Title

Research Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Vernon

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Vernon, 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
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• 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!

Position Information

The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in the supervision of the harvest, transport, storage, conditioning and distribution of foundation seed, which requires operating a vehicle to perform duties.
• Travel as required, even though it may not be at convenient times, which requires operating a vehicle to perform duties.
• Assist in the evaluation of production fields and rogue or supervise roguing for genetic and quality contaminants necessary to meet the quality standards set by TDA.
• Assist in estimating needs, procurement and maintenance of the kind and quantity of stocks and materials needed (seed, bags, tags, chemicals, supplies, etc.) necessary for various operations.
• Perform or supervise the repair, maintenance or modification of all machinery and equipment used in the daily operation of TFSS.
• Maintain records such as vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs, etc.
• Assist in training employees in all aspects of seed production and conditioning, including the operation, maintenance, modification, repair and safety of equipment and materials.
• Perform other job related duties as required.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Familiarity with field and/or greenhouse equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Certified Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain a Certified Pesticide Applicator License after employment.
• Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants.
• Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions.
  
  

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

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.

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