Research Technician II
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 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 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience
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.
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
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
