Extension Assistant

## Extension Assistant Apply:
College Station, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-097101
** Job Title
** Extension Assistant
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
** Department
* * Plant Pathology & Microbiology
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
* Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
* Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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** Position Information
** The Extension Plant Clinic & Education Assistant is responsible for conducting plant disease diagnostics and supports the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab (TPPDL-CS) Head Diagnostician in the general operations of the TPDDL-CS. This individual will also be responsible for maintaining and assist in the managing of the Texas FIRST DETECTOR education program.
** Responsibilities:
** 40%:
Support and assist TPDDL-CS Head Diagnostician in activities of the TPDDL-CS such as, but not limited to performing various diagnostic tests and providing support in data recording and management of plant samples; responsible for general care and maintenance of the laboratory and laboratory equipment.
40%:
Maintain, manage and implement the Texas FIRST DETECTOR education program. Activities include, but not limited to, implementing and conducting Texas FIRST DETECTORs training programs, update and develop educational resources for this program, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of this educational program. Individual is expected to identify, recruit, train and support FIRST DETECTOR volunteers.
10%:
Assist PLPM Program personnel to develop, produce and delivery education outreach materials and resources to stakeholders.
10%:
Other job related duties as required.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience in a clinical (diagnostic, biology or chemistry) lab is highly desirable.
* Experience with education outreach (teaching) of adults and/or youth.
* Diagnostic lab skills preferred include knowledge and proficiency in microscopy, genomic extractions, real-time PCR, conventional PCR.
* Preferred teaching skills with education outreach of adults and/or youth.
** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:
** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
** Why Work at Texas A&M Agri Life?
** When you choose to
*** work
* ** for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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  addition, Texas A&M Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
* Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life
** Applicant Instructions
** Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.
** Required Documents
** CV/ Resume All positions are…