Research Technician I

Job Title Research Technician I Agency Texas A&M AgriLife Research Department Mcgregor Proposed Minimum Salary Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. Job Location McGregor, Texas Job Type Staff 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. Position Information Job Summary: The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Responsibilities Implement management and research protocols to include care of animals on a day-to-day basis in a research setting. This includes (but is not limited to) vaccinations, tagging, moving, feeding, routine husbandry, animal handling, and treatment of sick animals. Helps implement management of pastures including bushhogging, brush clearing. Operate heavy equipment, such as tractor and skid steer for feeding hay, mixing feed, maintenance work, and operating a feed mixer wagon and/or feeding truck for feeding cattle. Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning and repair of equipment and facilities for optimal working conditions. Performs other duties as assigned, including (but not limited to) infrastructure maintenance and repair (fences, plumbing, welding). Maintains training requirements for compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Other Requirements Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. Salary Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position. Flexible Work Arrangements This position is not eligible for remote work. Sponsorship This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. Important Notice Regarding H-1B Sponsorship Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Benefits and Leave Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums). 12-15 annual paid holidays. Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation. Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Employee Wellness Initiative. Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M Agrilife Research