Research Technician II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Research Technician II in Beaumont, Texas. The role involves providing technical support for breeding and research projects, including seed preparation and data collection. The ideal candidate should have three years of related experience and be proficient in managing field and greenhouse crops.

The position includes health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and a retirement plan. The compensation is hourly and commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of growing and managing rice crops in various environments.
• Experience with field and lab equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seed preparation and plant research trials.
• Collect and summarize crop management information.
• Train and assign tasks to student workers.

Skills

Field and greenhouse crop management

Data measurement and compilation

Operating field and lab equipment

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Field equipment (tractors, planters, etc.)

Lab equipment (rice dehullers, mills)

Job description

About the Position

Research Technician II under general supervision, provides technical support for breeding and research work to professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seed and land preparation and planting of research trials and breeding nurseries in the field and greenhouse, manage crop growth throughout the season (irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application), and harvest for yield or plant samples.
• Collect samples and measure data from research trials and breeding nurseries.
• Collect and summarize crop management information of research trials and breeding nurseries.
• Conduct and record yield and quality measurements using grain analyzers.
• Compile data using Excel and Word.
• Assist in making crosses for development of new breeding populations.
• Operate and maintain field equipment (tractors, planters, combine harvester, threshers, backhoe) and lab technical equipment (rice dehullers, mills, whiteness and moisture meters).
• Plant, harvest and take 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 members in conducting major field experiments and consult in developing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform responsibilities including growing, managing, harvesting rice and samples in field and greenhouse nurseries, data measurement and compilation, operating and maintaining field and lab equipment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.

Salary and Benefits

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

Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, 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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.