Research Technician
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Agriculture / Farming, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
Research Technician IAgency:
Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department:
Vernon Proposed Minimum Salary: $16.00 hourly
Job Location:
Vernon, Texas Job Type: Staff 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.
PositionInformation
The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This position assists in the production, harvesting, cleaning, and bagging of seed.
Responsibilities- Perform or assist in the harvest, transport, storage, conditioning, and distribution of seed. Travel as required, even though it may not be at convenient times.
- Assist in the evaluation of production fields and rogue or supervise rogueing for genetic and quality contaminants necessary to meet the quality standards set by TDA.
- Assist in estimating needs, procurement and maintenance of the kind and quantity of stocks and materials needed (seed, bags, tags, chemicals, supplies, etc.) necessary for various operations.
- Perform the repair, maintenance or modification of all machinery and equipment used in the daily operation.
- Maintain records such as vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs, etc.
- Assist in training part-time employees in all aspects of seed production and conditioning, including the operation, maintenance, modification, repair and safety of equipment and materials.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Two years of related experience.
- Familiarity with farm work and field equipment.
- Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions.
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- Certified Pesticide Applicators License
- Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants.
Salary:
Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.
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 constituents.
In 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
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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