Research Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Job summary

The Research Technician I at Texas A&M AgriLife in Vernon, TX performs entry-level technical support, assisting in production, harvesting, cleaning and bagging of seed under supervision.

Required are a high school diploma and two years of related experience; familiarity with farm work; valid Texas driver's license. This staff position offers benefits including health insurance and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Familiarity with farm work and field equipment.
• Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in harvest, transport, storage, conditioning, and distribution of seed.
• Travel as required, even when times are inconvenient.
• Assist in evaluating production fields and rogueing for contaminants.
• Assist in procurement and maintenance of seed, bags, tags, chemicals, supplies.
• Repair, maintain or modify machinery and equipment used daily.
• Maintain records such as mileage, seed inventory, and maintenance logs.
• Train part-time employees in seed production and conditioning.

Skills

Farm work familiarity

Teamwork

Verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details

• Title: Research Technician I
• Proposed Minimum Salary: $16.00 hourly
• Location: Vernon, Texas
• Job Type: Staff

About Texas A&M AgriLife

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

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

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?

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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