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Research Technician I

Bushland, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

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 ...

Louisiana State University

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available within the Plant Virology Lab at Louisiana State University with a specific focus on assessing virus establishment and movement in sweetpotato ...

LSU AgCenter

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available within the Plant Virology Lab at Louisiana State University with a specific focus on assessing virus establishment and movement in sweetpotato ...

Louisiana Workforce Commission

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available within the Plant Virology Lab at Louisiana State University with a specific focus on assessing virus establishment and movement in sweetpotato ...

The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Pennsylvania State University Department of Plant Pathology and ... Applicants should have virology and bioinformatics experience with the terminal and R; experience ...

Virginia Tech

Research Associate

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

Agriculture / Life Science, Research / Scientific The Research Associate will contribute to research activities within plant breeding and virology programs, supporting various research initiatives.

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Research Technician I

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station

Bushland, TX

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Research Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Amarillo

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bushland, 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 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.

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