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Job Title

Research Technician I-1

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Plant Pathology & Microbiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.50 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Responsibilities:

+ Assist with set up and maintenance of research trials in greenhouses, fields, and lab experiments.

+ Collect samples and measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.

+ Collects, compiles, and record data. Computes quantitates and extends projections.

+ Monitor and test microbial strains for plant pathology and environmental microbiology projects.

+ Isolate and select for bacteria and fungi for bioremediation of environmental contaminants using traditional media-based methods and microscopic techniques.

+ Research literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modify procedures to suit the particular research need.

+ Research and catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory.

+ Assists with planning and supervising technical operations.

+ Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments.

+ Makes chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation.

+ Ensure cleanliness and organization of the lab, greenhouse, and field research areas.

+ Follow safety protocols and research compliance guidelines.

+ Operates technical/computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.

+ Assist with writing and/or edits for publication scientific materials requiring academic knowledge.

+ Orders scientific supplies and equipment.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

+ High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Two years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

+ Bachelors of Science degree in Bioenvironmental Sciences, environmental studies, or a related field.

+ Two years experience in environmental microbiology, fungal biology, or plant science research.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Ability to ensure attention to detail.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

+ Ability to exert heavy force.

+ Ability to work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

+ Experience in environmental microbiology, fungal biology, or plant-science research.

+ Familiarity with bacteria and fungi identification and monitoring techniques.

+ Understanding of microbiology operations and plant disease management.

Grant Funded:

As with any position funded through research grants, continuation of the position at any time is contingent upon the availability of funding.

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.