• Research Technician I

    Texas A&M University System (Weslaco, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Technician I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    Citrus Center

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Weslaco, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    The Research Technician I, under general supervision p erforms entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks . This is a part-time grant funded position for two years and continuation of the position beyond two year is contingent upon continuation of funding.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Collects samples and measurement data from experiments.

    + Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials

    + Collects and compiles data.

    + Computes quantitate and extend projections.

    + Assembles and operates technical equipment.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.

     

    This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Experience – Two years of related experience.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    Physical Requirements – Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force.

     

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Other Requirements

    Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends, not to exceed 40 hrs. in a work week.

     

    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.