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Texas A&M AgriLife

Research Technician II

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Position Information The Research Technician II is responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and package seeds, plant/maintain field plots, supervising student workers, keeping ...

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Research Technician II

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Position Information The Research Technician II is responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and package seeds, plant/maintain field plots, supervising student workers, keeping ...

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Research Technician II

Texas A&M AgriLife

Lubbock, TX • On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Job description

Job Title
Research Technician II
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Lubbock
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Lubbock, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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 II is responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and package seeds, plant/maintain field plots, supervising student workers, keeping up with repairs and maintenance of vehicles and machinery.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and package seeds for field trials and a breeding nursery; plant field plots; apply herbicides, fertilizers and irrigation water according to research protocols; pollinate and harvest nursery; collect data and samples from field experiments; harvest yield trials and other breeding materials; shell and process hand-harvested corn ears; enter data into computer; maintain seed inventory; maintain, operate and service research equipment; assist in hiring and supervising student workers; and perform other job duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of farm equipment. Ability to use office equipment.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Working knowledge of general office procedures, computers and equipment.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Texas Driver's license.

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
  • Ability to exert heavy force.
  • Ability to work outside standard office hours.
  • Ability to work in weekends and holidays during planting, pollination, and harvesting season.

What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.
Applicant Instructions: Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
  • 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

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.
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