Research Technician I
About The Position
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 Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 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 to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information 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.
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
- Ability to exert heavy force.
- Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
