Research Technician I

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX is seeking a Research Technician I to support greenhouse and field operations. The role includes maintaining grounds and greenhouses, assisting with Ball trial data collection, and routine plant care under supervision.

The position is hourly paid and requires a high school diploma with at least two years of related experience and the ability to multitask and work well with others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• 20% – Assist with maintaining the grounds and property, including mowing, cleaning, and general maintenance of greenhouses.
• 40% – Assist with data collection for the Ball trial, including potting, planting, and other trial-related activities.
• 20% – Perform routine watering and ensure plants receive appropriate care.
• 10% – Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking ability

Cooperative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Research Technician IApply: College Station, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-097041**Job Title**Research Technician I**Agency**Texas A&M Agrilife Research**Department**Horticultural Sciences**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**College Station, 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 LaboratoryAs 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**The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This position supervises and participates in farm work and greenhouse maintenance.**Responsibilities:*** 20% – Assist with maintaining the grounds and property, including mowing, cleaning, and general maintenance of greenhouses.* 40% – Assist with data collection for the Ball trial, including potting, planting, and other trial-related activities.* 20% – Perform routine watering and ensure plants receive appropriate care.* 10% – Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**Required Qualfications:*** High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Two years of related experience.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.**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.**Required Documents**CV/ ResumeAll 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.