Research Technician I
About The Position
The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
- Ability to exert heavy force.
- Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Collects samples and measurement data from experiments.
- Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.
- Collects and compiles data.
- Computes quantitates and extends 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.
- Mark and establish demonstration/experimental plots
- Collect pre- and post-plant soil samples
- Collect and process crop samples (biomass and yield)
- Apply chemicals including fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc.
- Collect crop canopy data using crop sensors
- Able to use Microsoft word for report writing
- Use Microsoft excel for entering field data
- Perform basic statistical analysis such means using any software
- Maintain database of weather, soil, and crop data
- Shipping and handling of samples
- Maintain inventory of research equipment and supplies
- Process soil samples; sort, dry, grind, etc.
- Process crop samples; dry grain or biomass samples, grind samples for lab analysis
- Perform simple lab tests on soil samples including pH, electrical conductivity, bulk density, water content, etc.
Benefits
- Retirement programs
- Commitment to inclusive excellence
- Strategic plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
