Research Technician I

Job Title

Research Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

Weslaco, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.
 

Responsibilities:

Field work:

-Mark and establish demonstration/experimental plots .

-Collect pre- and post-plant soil samples .

-Collect and process crop samples (biomass and yield).

-Apply chemicals including fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc.

-Collect crop canopy data using crop sensors .

Data entry and data management:

-Perform basic statistical analysis using any software.

-Maintain database of weather, soil, and crop data.

-Shipping and handling of samples .

-Maintain inventory of research equipment and supplies.

Lab Work:

-Process soil samples; sort, dry, grind, etc .

-Process crop samples; dry grain or biomass samples, grind samples for lab analysis

-Perform simple lab tests on soil samples including pH, electrical conductivity, bulk density, water content, etc .
-Collect samples and measurement data from experiments.

- Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.
-Collect and compiles data. Computes quantitates and extends projections.
-Assembles and operates technical equipment.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.

-Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:
-High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Two years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

-Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

-Good communication skills.

-Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

-Ability to exert heavy force.

-Ability to work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

- Ability and permitted to drive medium size truck.

-Ability to work in the field in moderate to extreme conditions.

Please attach to your completed application:

- Resume

-List of references with email and daytime phone number

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.