Research Technician II

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave and vacation

Automatic retirement system enrollment

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Beaumont, Texas, is hiring a Research Technician II. This role involves conducting seed preparation and managing crop growth in field and greenhouse settings. The successful candidate will have at least three years of related experience and strong skills in data measurement and equipment operation.

The position offers hourly compensation commensurate with qualifications and a range of benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience required.
• Ability to grow, manage, and harvest rice and samples.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seed preparation, planting, and crop management in the field.
• Collect samples and measure data from research trials.
• Operate and maintain field and laboratory equipment.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Knowledge of crop management

Data measurement and compilation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Grain analyzers

Field and lab equipment

Job description

Research Technician II

Agency: Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Department: Beaumont

Job Location: Beaumont, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Responsibilities

• Conduct seed and land preparation, planting of research trials and breeding nurseries in the field and greenhouse, and manage crop growth throughout the season (e.g., irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application), and harvest for yield or plant samples.
• Collect samples and measure data from research trials and breeding nurseries, and summarize crop management information.
• Conduct and record yield and quality measurements (using grain analyzers) and compile the data using Excel and Word.
• Assist in making crosses for the development of new breeding populations.
• Operate and maintain field equipment (e.g., tractors, planters, combine harvester, threshers, backhoe) and laboratory equipment (e.g., rice dehullers, mills, whiteness and moisture meters).
• Plant, harvest and record data in off‑station yield trials.
• Train and assign tasks to student workers and co‑workers under supervision.
• Travel to Puerto Rico for harvesting plant materials.
• Assist staff in conducting major field experiments and provide consultation in developing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to grow, manage, and harvest rice and samples in field and greenhouse nurseries or experiments; measure and compile data; and operate and maintain field and lab equipment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.

Salary

Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance with contribution 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.