Research Technician II

Job Description: About Texas A&M Agri Life Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)Texas A&M Agri Life Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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 Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application. Why Work at Texas A&M Agri Life? When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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 Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M Agri Life has to offer you. Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)Texas A&M Agri Life Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)Texas A&M Agri Life collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)Strategic plan