Job Title Research Technician I Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Vernon Proposed Minimum Salary $16.00 hourly 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 • 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. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. This position assists in the production, harvesting, cleaning, and bagging of seed. Responsibilities: • Perform or assist in the harvest, transport, storage, conditioning, and distribution of seed. Travel as required, even though it may not be at convenient times. • Assist in the evaluation of production fields and rogue or supervise rogueing 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 the repair, maintenance or modification of all machinery and equipment used in the daily operation. • Maintain records such as vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs, etc. • Assist in training part-time 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 experience. • Two years of related experience. • Familiarity with farm work and field equipment. • Ability to work well with others and follow verbal instructions. • Valid Texas driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: • Certified Pesticide Applicators License Other Requirements: • Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants. 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 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 Applications 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.