Research Technician II

Job Title: Research Technician II

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department: Lubbock Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate Job Location: Lubbock, 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 and 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

The Research Technician II is responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and packaging seeds, planting/maintaining field plots, supervising student workers, keeping up with repairs and maintenance of vehicles and machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and package seeds for field trials and a breeding nursery; • Plant field plots; • Apply herbicides, fertilizers, and irrigation water according to research protocols; • Pollinate and harvest nursery; • Collect data and samples from field experiments; • Harvest yield trials and other breeding materials; • Shell and process hand-harvested corn ears; • Enter data into computer; • Maintain seed inventory; • Maintain, operate, and service research equipment; • Assist in hiring and supervising student workers; • Perform other job duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Three years of related experience. • Knowledge of farm equipment. • Ability to use office equipment. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Working knowledge of general office procedures, computers, and equipment. • Ability to establish effective working relationships and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Texas Drivers license.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. • Ability to exert heavy force. • Ability to work outside standard office hours. • Ability to work in weekends and holidays during planting, pollination, and harvesting season.

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.

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.

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 • 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

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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