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.