Research Technician

Job Title:

Research Technician I

Agency:
Texas A&M Agri Life Research

Department:
Vernon

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:

Vernon, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
• Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments, and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

to learn more about how you can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!

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

• Assist the Project leader in all aspects of field and greenhouse experiment establishment and maintenance; basic maintenance of field equipment; implementation, maintenance, and data collection and summarization.
• Assist with project scientific and administrative work.
• Operate farm equipment and machinery as needed to establish, install and maintain research plots/sites. Perform additional duties as directed by Project Leaders, including watering greenhouses on weekends and holidays.
• Work with and assist other personnel on interdisciplinary projects. Prepare, implement and establish research plots of grasses, legumes, winter-hardy hibiscus, and other agronomic crops as needed, and maintain integrity of plant/soil to accomplish project goals through desired plant production methods. Inspect fields and crops to determine requirements for maintaining desired plant growth. Supervise one wage employee and/or a student worker processing samples from research areas, and perform other tasks as instructed by Project Leader.
• Formulate, calibrate, apply and measure fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Order supplies and materials for specific procedures.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required.
• Effective communication with faculty, students and staff.
• Multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use a personal computer to communicate and provide reports of activities.

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or on weekends.

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

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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 Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life

• Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Linked In 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.