Research Technician

Research Technician I# Improving lives through science and technology## Research Technician IApply:
Vernon, TX:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R-096767
** Job Title
** Research Technician I
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Vernon
* * Proposed Minimum Salary**$16.00 hourly
** Job Location
** Vernon, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** 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.

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** Position Information
** 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.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** 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.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Certified Pesticide Applicators License
** Other Requirements:
*** Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants.
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**** Salary:
** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.
** Why Work at Texas A&M Agri Life?
** When you choose to
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* ** 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  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…