Technician IV

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** Job Title
** Technician IV
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
** Department
* * Entomology
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The Technician IV serves as a pivotal member of the laboratory team, demonstrating advanced expertise in diagnostic laboratory functions.  The technician will play a critical role in evaluating colony health, processing diagnostic samples, and contributing to ongoing research focused on honey bee pests, pathogens, and colony performance.
** Responsibilities:**-Perform diagnostic testing on honey bee samples to detect pests, pathogens, and other health indicators using microscopy and molecular techniques.

-Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and diagnostic equipment.

-Collect, process, label, and analyze honey bee, brood, or hive product samples following standardized protocols to ensure timely diagnostics.

-Maintain laboratory records and digital data documentation for all incoming samples.

-Monitor and maintain inventory of lab supplies, reagents, and chemicals.

-Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous and biological waste.

-Support field sample collection efforts and assists with beekeeper outreach related to sample submission procedures.

-Conduct honey bee dissections and routine diagnostic tests such as Nosema sp. counts, virus screenings, and genetic testing.

-Assist with quality assurance, method validation, and standard operating procedures for honey bee diagnostics.

-Other duties as required.
** Required

Education and Experience:

**-Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Two years of related experience.
*
* Preferred Experience:

**-Previous laboratory experience with honey bee sample processing, molecular diagnostics (e.g., PCR, Whole Genome Sequencing), microscopy, and/or pathogen screening is highly desirable.
** Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

**-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diagnostic or research-focused environments, with a high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

- Good communication and computer skills.

- Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
** Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

**- Strong foundational knowledge of honeybee biology, pathology, and standard beekeeping practices, with an emphasis on diagnostic procedures and colony health evaluation.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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