Texas A&M University
**Job Title**Research Technician I**Agency**Texas A&M Agrilife Research**Department**Vernon**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Vernon, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description****About Texas A&M AgriLife**Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.Click
to learn more about how ***you*** can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!**Position Information**The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.**Responsibilities:*** Perform or assist in the supervision of the harvest, transport, storage, conditioning and distribution of foundation seed, which requires operating a vehicle to perform duties.* Travel as required, even though it may not be at convenient times, which requires operating a vehicle to perform duties.* Assist in the evaluation of production fields and rogue or supervise roguing 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 or supervise the repair, maintenance or modification of all machinery and equipment used in the daily operation of TFSS.* Maintain records such as vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs, etc.* Assist in training 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.**Required Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Two years of related experience.* Familiarity with field and/or greenhouse equipment.* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.* Valid Texas Driver's License* Certified Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain a Certified Pesticide Applicator License after employment.* Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants.* Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions.**What You Need to Know****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 AgriLife, 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 AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:* with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays* Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas* Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife**Applicant Instructions**Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered 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. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
to learn more about how ***you*** can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!**Position Information**The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.**Responsibilities:*** Perform or assist in the supervision of the harvest, transport, storage, conditioning and distribution of foundation seed, which requires operating a vehicle to perform duties.* Travel as required, even though it may not be at convenient times, which requires operating a vehicle to perform duties.* Assist in the evaluation of production fields and rogue or supervise roguing 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 or supervise the repair, maintenance or modification of all machinery and equipment used in the daily operation of TFSS.* Maintain records such as vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs, etc.* Assist in training 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.**Required Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Two years of related experience.* Familiarity with field and/or greenhouse equipment.* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.* Valid Texas Driver's License* Certified Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain a Certified Pesticide Applicator License after employment.* Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants.* Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions.**What You Need to Know****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 AgriLife, 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 AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:* with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays* Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas* Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife**Applicant Instructions**Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered 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. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr