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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.

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Position Information

The Research Technician I position will be responsible for conducting research in Entomology, Horticulture, or Plant Virology under the supervision of Dr. Kiran Gadhave (The Gadhave Lab: https://tx.ag/gadhavelab).

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and techniques in agriculture, and greenhouse operations.

• Collects samples and measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of greenhouse and field trials.

• Collects and compiles data. Computes quantitates and extends projections.

• Assembles and operates technical equipment.

• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.

• Conduct insect transmission/biological assays and high tunnel/field experiments under hot conditions, insect colony maintenance, plant, or insect tissue preparation, nucleic acid extraction.

• Independently pursues an assigned series of processes, procedures, or area of research in accordance with general approved plans and procedures.

• Plans and executes procedures and work details.

• Constructs, modifies, adapts, assembles, and operates scientific and laboratory apparatus and equipment.

• Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data.

• Research and catalogs reference materials.

• Plans and supervises technical operations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience.

• Knowledge of high tunnel/field equipment, greenhouse and farm operations

• Ensure attention to detail.

• Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience and expertise working in greenhouses, high tunnels or field cultivation of vegetable crops, horticultural farm operations. Experience working with insect pests or plant diseases.

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

What You Need to Know

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

Applicant Instructions: The successful candidate must answer all questions and attach a resume.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose toworkfor 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.