Research Technician I

Texas A&M University System; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Research in Vernon, TX seeks a Research Technician I to provide entry-level technical support for seed production, harvest, and conditioning. The role involves assisting in field work, maintaining records, and ensuring safety in daily operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of related experience and a valid Texas driver’s license. It is an hourly staff role with opportunities to learn and grow within the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience.
• Familiarity with farm work and field equipment.
• Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions.
• Valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in harvest, transport, storage, conditioning, and distribution of seed.
• Assist in evaluation of production fields and rogueing for contaminants to meet quality standards.
• Assist in estimating needs, procurement and maintenance of stocks and materials for operations.
• Perform repair, maintenance or modification of machinery and equipment used in daily operation.
• Maintain records such as vehicle mileage, seed inventory, and maintenance logs.
• Assist in training part-time employees in seed production and conditioning, including equipment safety.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

High school diploma

Two years experience

Farm work familiarity

Teamwork

Verbal instruction following

Valid Texas driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Texas driver's license

Job description

Job Title

Research Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Vernon

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.00 hourly

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:

• 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

The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This position assists in the production, harvesting, cleaning, and bagging of seed.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in the harvest, transport, storage, conditioning, and distribution of seed. Travel as required, even though it may not be at convenient times.

• Assist in the evaluation of production fields and rogue or supervise rogueing 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 the repair, maintenance or modification of all machinery and equipment used in the daily operation.

• Maintain records such as vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs, etc.

• Assist in training part-time 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 experience.

• Two years of related experience.

• Familiarity with farm work and field equipment.

• Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions.

• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pesticide Applicators License

Other Requirements

• Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants.

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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.