Job Title Research Technician I Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Vernon Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Vernon, 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 (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M AgriLife 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 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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information We are seeking a Research Technician I at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon (https://vernon.tamu.edu/) to perform entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. Responsibilities:-Perform or assist in the supervision of the harvest, transport, storage, conditioning and distribution of foundation seed, which requires operating an agency vehicle to perform duties.-Assist in the evaluation of production fields and rogue or supervise roguing for genetic and quality contaminants necessary to meet the quality standards set by TDA.-Assist in estimating needs, procurement and maintenance of the kind and quantity of stocks and materials needed (seed, bags, tags, chemicals, supplies, etc.) necessary for various operations.-Perform or supervise the repair, maintenance or modification of all machinery and equipment used in the daily operation of TFSS.-Maintain records such as vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs, etc.-Assist in training employees in all aspects of seed production and conditioning, including the operation, maintenance, modification, repair and safety of equipment and materials. -Perform other job related duties as required. Required Qualifications: -High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Two years of related experience. -Familiarity with field and/or greenhouse equipment. -Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions. -Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. -Valid Texas driver's license and certified pesticide applicators license. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants. Requires travel outside of normal business hours. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. 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 packing including the following: + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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 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 AgriLife Applicant Instructions A pplications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. 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.