Research Technician II

Overview

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 positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Position:
Research Technician II. The role is within Texas A&M Agrilife Research, Department:
Lubbock. Provisional minimum salary:
Commensurate.

Job Location:

Lubbock, Texas. Job Type: Staff.

The Research Technician II is responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and packaging seeds, planting and maintaining field plots, supervising student workers, and maintaining vehicles and machinery.

• Prepare and package seeds for field trials and a breeding nursery;
• Plant field plots; apply herbicides, fertilizers and irrigation water according to research protocols;
• Pollinate and harvest nursery;
• Collect data and samples from field experiments; harvest yield trials and other breeding materials;
• Shell and process hand-harvested corn ears; enter data into computer;
• Maintain seed inventory; maintain, operate and service research equipment;
• Assist in hiring and supervising student workers; and perform other job duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of farm equipment. Ability to use office equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of general office procedures, computers and equipment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Texas Driver's license.

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Ability to work outside standard office hours.
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays during planting, pollination, and harvesting season.

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

Applicant Instructions: Applications must include all job application data 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. Upload a resume or use a Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.

When you 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 statewide, national, and international constituents.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Aggie 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

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.