Job Information
Texas A&M University Research Technician in United States
Job Title
Research Technician
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Soil & Crop Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
$20.19 hourly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.
Responsibilities: - Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various field crop (e.g. corn) based research projects.
Independently plant, manage, measure and harvest corn field research populations.
Appropriately use tractors, sprayers, combines and other farm equipment to complete research projects.
Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
Uses computers and technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
Evaluates and summarizes results. - Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other technical or field staff involved in research.
Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs field research equipment (e.g. planters, combines).
Assists and coordinate the ordering of supplies.
Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:-High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.-Two years of related experience.
Preferred Education:
-Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience – preferably in agriculture, environmental science, or engineering.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.-Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
-Ability to exert heavy force.
-Ability to work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
Required licenses or certifications:
-Obtain and maintain a certified applicator license for research and maintain currency.
Preferred licenses or certifications:
-Valid Driver's license to operate program owned vehicle and rental vehicles to get to fields.
Please attach to your completed application:
Resume/CV
List of references with email and daytime phone numbers
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
