Research Technician I
Texas A&M University System
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
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 Education and Experience:
+ High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ T wo years of related experience.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
+ 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.
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.
The successful candidate must answer all questions and attach a resume.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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