Research Technician II
Job Title
Research Technician IIAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
BeaumontProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Beaumont, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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.
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Position Information
We are seeking a Research Technician II, under general supervision, will provide technical support for breeding and research workto the professional staff. The technician will evaluate, select,and applystandard and advanced scientific techniques used inthe field, greenhouse, and laboratory functions. Work performed by the technician will be evaluated based on the successful completion of tasks assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts seed and land preparation and planting of research trials and breeding nurseries in the field and greenhouse, manages thecrop growth throughoutthe season(e.g., irrigation, fertilization, and pesticide application), and harvests for yield or plantsamples.
- Collects samples and measures data from research trials and breeding nurseries. Collects and summarizes crop management information of research trials and breeding nurseries.
- Conductsand records yield and quality (using grain analyzers) measurements. Compiles the datausing Exceland Word.
- Assists in making crosses for the development of new breeding populations.
- Operatesand maintains the functionality offield (e.g., tractors, planters, combine harvester, threshers,and backhoe) and lab technical equipment(e.g., rice dehullers, mills, and whiteness and moisture meters).
- Plants,harvestand takes data in off station yield trials.
- Trainsand assignstasks as necessary to student workers and co-workers under his supervision
- Travelsto Puerto Ricofor harvesting plant materials.
- Assists staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of related experience.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform responsibilities listed above, such asgrowing, managing, and harvesting rice and samples in fieldand greenhouse nurseries or experiments; data measurement and compilation; and operatingand maintainingfield and lab equipment.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience
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 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.
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