Research Technician I

Job Title
Research Technician I

Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department
Vernon

Proposed Minimum Salary
$16.00 hourly

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
  
• 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.

Click here 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. This position assists in the production, harvesting, cleaning, and bagging of seed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform or assist in the harvest, transport, storage, conditioning, and distribution of seed. Travel as required, even though it may not be at convenient times.
  
• Assist in the evaluation of production fields and rogue or supervise rogueing 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 the repair, maintenance or modification of all machinery and equipment used in the daily operation.
  
• Maintain records such as vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs, etc.
  
• Assist in training part-time 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 experience.
  
• Two years of related experience.
  
• Familiarity with farm work and field equipment.
  
• Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions.
  
• Valid Texas driver's license.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Pesticide Applicators License
  

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants.
  

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.