Research Technician II

About this role

Job Title Research Technician II

Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department Beaumont

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Beaumont, 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: • Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service • Texas A&M AgriLife 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 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 here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information We are seeking a Research  T echnician  II, under general supervision, will provide  technical support for  breeding and  research work  to the  professional staff . The technician will e valuate, select ,  and  apply   standard and advanced scientific techniques used in   the  field, greenhouse, and  laboratory functions .  Work performed  by the technician will be  evaluated based on the successful completion of tasks assigned.

Responsibilities: • Conducts seed  and land  preparation and planting of research  trials  and breeding nurseries in the field and greenhouse, manages th e  crop growth through out  the season  (e.g., irrigation, fertilization , and pesticide application) , and harvests for yield or  plant  samples. • Collects samples and measure s  data from  research  trials  and breeding nurseries .  Collects and summariz es crop management information of research trials and breeding nurseries. • Conducts   and records  yield and quality  (using grain analyzers)  measurements .  C ompiles  the  data  using Excel  and Word .  • Assists in making crosses for the development of new breeding populations.  • Operates   and maintains the functionality of   field  (e.g., tractors , planters,  combine harvester ,  threshers,  and backhoe) and  lab technical  equipment  (e.g., rice dehullers, mills, and whiteness and moisture meters) . • Plant s,  harvest  and takes data  in  off station yield trials. • Train s  and assign s  tasks as necessary to student workers and co-workers under his supervision • Travel s  to Puerto Ric o  for  harvesting plant materials. • Assists staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Three years of related experience. • Knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform responsibilities listed above, such as   growing, managing, and harvesting rice  and samples  in  field   and greenhouse  nurser ies  or  experiment s ; data measurement and compilation; and operating  and maintaining  field and lab equipment. • Ability to  multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

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.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? 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: • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance 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 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 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.

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