Job Title
Research Technician II

Agency
Texas A&M; Agrilife Research

Department
Beaumont

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Beaumont, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M; AgriLife

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.

Position Information
We are seeking a ResearchTechnicianII, under general supervision, will providetechnical support forbreeding andresearch workto theprofessional staff. The technician will evaluate, select,andapplystandard and advanced scientific techniques used inthefield, greenhouse, and laboratory functions.Work performedby the technician will beevaluated based on the successful completion of tasks assigned.

Responsibilities:

Conducts seedand landpreparation and planting of researchtrialsand breeding nurseries in the field and greenhouse, manages thecrop growth throughoutthe season(e.g.,irrigation, fertilization, and pesticide application), and harvests for yield orplantsamples.





Collects samples and measuresdata fromresearchtrialsand breeding nurseries.Collects and summarizes crop management information of research trials and breeding nurseries.

Conductsand recordsyield and quality(using grain analyzers)measurements.Compilesthedatausing Exceland Word.

Assists in making crosses for the development of current breeding populations.

Operatesand maintains the functionality offield(e.g., tractors, planters,combine harvester,threshers,and backhoe) andlab technicalequipment(e.g., rice dehullers, mills, and whiteness and moisture meters).

Plants,harvestand takes datainoff station yield trials.

Trainsand assignstasks as necessary to student workers and co-workers under his supervision

Travelsto Puerto Ricoforharvesting plant materials.

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three years of related experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform responsibilities listed above, such asgrowing, managing,



and harvesting riceand samplesinfieldand greenhousenurseriesorexperiments; data measurement and compilation; and operatingand maintainingfield and lab equipment.

Ability tomultitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

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.

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 leaveand at leasteight 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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