Research Technician I

Texas A&M University System • Bushland, TX

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician I position will be responsible for conducting research in Entomology, Horticulture, or Plant Virology under the supervision of Dr. Kiran Gadhave (The Gadhave Lab: https://tx.ag/gadhavelab).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of high tunnel/field equipment, greenhouse and farm operations
• Ensure attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and expertise working in greenhouses, high tunnels or field cultivation of vegetable crops, horticultural farm operations.
• Experience working with insect pests or plant diseases.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and techniques in agriculture, and greenhouse operations.
• Collects samples and measurement data from experiments.
• Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of greenhouse and field trials.
• Collects and compiles data.
• Computes quantitates and extends projections.
• Assembles and operates technical equipment.
• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
• Conduct insect transmission/biological assays and high tunnel/field experiments under hot conditions, insect colony maintenance, plant, or insect tissue preparation, nucleic acid extraction.
• Independently pursues an assigned series of processes, procedures, or area of research in accordance with general approved plans and procedures.
• Plans and executes procedures and work details.
• Constructs, modifies, adapts, assembles, and operates scientific and laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.
• Research and catalogs reference materials.
• Plans and supervises technical operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED