Research Technician

Position: Research Technician I
** Job Title
** Research Technician I
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Kingsville
** Department
* * Citrus Center
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Kingsville, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Job Summary
** The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.  This is a full-time grant funded position for two years and continuation of the position beyond two year is contingent upon continuation of funding.
** Essential Duties and 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.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
** Minimum Requirements
*** Education* – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience* – Two years of related experience.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Ability to* – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Physical Requirements* – Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Other Requirements
*** Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends, not to exceed 40 hours in a work week.

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.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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