Research Associate: Environmental Quality & Soil Health

Tamus; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife’s Agrilife Research in Amarillo seeks a Research Associate to support the Environmental Quality and Natural Resources program. You will help collect soil, greenhouse gas, soil water, weather, and biomass data, and QA/QC data for the Dairy Net Zero project.

Under supervision, you’ll calibrate instruments, manage field data, assist students and staff, and help prepare reports and invoices while upholding safety and scientific standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental science, or related disciplines.
• Two years of related professional experience and a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of instrument maintenance and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support EQNR research programs through planning, logistics and execution of air‑monitoring and soil health projects.
• Calibrate, audit, maintain and troubleshoot air‑monitoring instruments; document results.
• Enter data in electronic field books and assist with reports, invoices and records.
• Assist with field sites, sample retrieval and site installations; travel as needed.

Skills

Two years experience

Valid driver's license

Electrical, mechanical and computer/NA

Basic welding and fabrication

Hand and power tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental science, or related disciplines

Tools

Li‑Cor LI‑7810/7820

Neutron moisture meter

Giddings probe

Tractors

Weather stations

Small plot equipment

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife’s Agrilife Research in Amarillo seeks a Research Associate to support the Environmental Quality and Natural Resources program. You will help collect soil, greenhouse gas, soil water, weather, and biomass data, and QA/QC data for the Dairy Net Zero project.

Under supervision, you’ll calibrate instruments, manage field data, assist students and staff, and help prepare reports and invoices while upholding safety and scientific standards.