• Research Technician II

    Texas A&M University System (Beaumont, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Technician II

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Beaumont

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Beaumont, 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 T echnician II, under general supervision, will provide technical support for breeding and research work to the professional staff . The technician will e valuate, select , and apply standard and advanced scientific techniques used in the field, greenhouse, and laboratory functions . Work performed by the technician will be evaluated based on the successful completion of tasks assigned.

    Responsibilities:

    + Conducts seed and land preparation and planting of research trials and breeding nurseries in the field and greenhouse, manages th e crop growth through out the season (e.g., irrigation, fertilization , and pesticide application) , and harvests for yield or plant samples.

    + Collects samples and measure s data from research trials and breeding nurseries . Collects and summariz es crop management information of research trials and breeding nurseries.

    + Conducts and records yield and quality (using grain analyzers) measurements . C ompiles the data using Excel and Word .

    + Assists in making crosses for the development of new breeding populations.

    + Operates and maintains the functionality of field (e.g., tractors , planters, combine harvester , threshers, and backhoe) and lab technical equipment (e.g., rice dehullers, mills, and whiteness and moisture meters) .

    + Plant s, harvest and takes data in off station yield trials.

    + Train s and assign s tasks as necessary to student workers and co-workers under his supervision

    + Travel s to Puerto Ric o for harvesting plant materials.

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

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications:

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

    + Three years of related experience.

    + Knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform responsibilities listed above, such as growing, managing, and harvesting rice and samples in field and greenhouse nurser ies or experiment s ; data measurement and compilation; and operating and maintaining field and lab equipment.

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

     

    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.

     

    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.