Student Worker: Agronomy and Plant Breeding Lab

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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at

HR.StudentHiring@etamu.edu

SUMMARY:

Student worker position working in the Agronomy lab and field in support of the Agronomy program research. The position includes processing crop samples, data collection, greenhouse work, and field work. Skills and areas of development that will be achieved through the role of this position include:

• Entomology scouting, identification, and data collection
• Wheat, oat, corn, grain sorghum, and soybean data collection, growth, and management
• Forage and soil data collection and management
• Computer, database, and related skills for collecting, storing, and managing research data

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with collecting field data on wheat, oat, corn, grain sorghum, soybean, and other crops
• Data collection and entry of insect, grain, forage, and soil samples
• Harvesting wheat, oat, and other crop research plots and samples
• Managing greenhouse plants including watering, crossing, and other duties
• Assist with preparing seed for planting
• Assist with planting research plots of multiple crops
• Collaborate and communicate with supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·         Education: Must be active student for East Texas A&M University. Student can be an undergrad or graduate level.

·         Knowledge / Skills: Punctual.  Willingness to learn new skills. Basic computer skills in Word and Excel.

·         Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work well with groups of people 

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.