• Research Technician II

    Texas A&M University System (Lubbock, TX)


    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 (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information

    We are seeking a Research Technician II responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and package seeds, plant/maintain field plots, supervising student workers, keeping up with repairs and maintenance of vehicles and machinery.

    Responsibilities:

    + Prepares and package seeds for field trials and a breeding nursery and plants field plots

    + Applies herbicides, fertilizers and irrigation water according to research protocols

    + Pollinates and harvests nursery.

    + Collects data and samples from field experiments

    + Harvests yield trials and other breeding materials

    + Shells and processes hand-harvested corn ears.

    + Enters data into computer and maintains seed inventory.

    + Maintains, operates and services research equipment.

    + Assists in hiring and supervising student workers

    + Performs other job duties as assigned.

    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 Driver's 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 rate 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 (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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.