Research Technician II

Job Title

Research Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Lubbock

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Lubbock, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 and 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.

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 keeping up with repairs and maintenance of 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 and 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 in weekends and holidays during planting, pollination, and harvesting season.

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

• 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

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.