Seed Production Research Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Retirement plan

Wellness initiative

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Vernon, Texas seeks a Research Technician I to perform entry‑level technical support for seed production tasks. You will assist in harvesting, cleaning, bagging, and overall seed handling under supervision, ensuring quality standards and efficient field operations.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), two years of related experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Two years of related experience

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Vernon, Texas seeks a Research Technician I to perform entry‑level technical support for seed production tasks. You will assist in harvesting, cleaning, bagging, and overall seed handling under supervision, ensuring quality standards and efficient field operations.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), two years of related experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license.