Research Technician I

Texas A&M Agrilife Research; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Department Mcgregor is seeking a Research Technician I to provide entry-level, semi-skilled support for research projects under supervision. Duties include routine tasks and assisting with animal care and field operations.

Responsibilities cover vaccinations, tagging, feeding, equipment operation, and maintenance, with additional duties in infrastructure repair as needed. This role is on-site in McGregor, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Implement management and research protocols for animal care tasks daily.
• Assist with pasture management such as bushhogging and brush clearing.
• Operate heavy equipment (tractor, skid steer) for feeding and maintenance.
• Perform equipment and facilities maintenance for optimal conditions.
• Carry out additional duties including infrastructure repair as assigned.
• Maintain training requirements and compliance standards.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related experience

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Research Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Department Mcgregor

Proposed Minimum Salary

Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.

Job Location

McGregor, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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.

Position Information

Job Summary: The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement management and research protocols to include care of animals on a day-to-day basis in a research setting. This includes (but is not limited to) vaccinations, tagging, moving, feeding, routine husbandry, animal handling, and treatment of sick animals.
• Helps implement management of pastures including bushhogging, brush clearing.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as tractor and skid steer for feeding hay, mixing feed, maintenance work, and operating a feed mixer wagon and/or feeding truck for feeding cattle.
• Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning and repair of equipment and facilities for optimal working conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including (but not limited to) infrastructure maintenance and repair (fences, plumbing, welding).
• Maintains training requirements for compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

Salary

Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

Flexible Work Arrangements

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Important Notice Regarding H-1B Sponsorship

Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Benefits and Leave

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums).
• 12-15 annual paid holidays.
• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

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. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.