Research Technician I
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Must be able to perform field, greenhouse and nursery work with plants
- Certified Pesticide Applicators License (preferred)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative
Company overview
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is the premier agricultural and life sciences research agency of the State of Texas and a key component of the Texas A&M University System. Established in 1887 as the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, the agency was rebranded in 2008 to better reflect its comprehensive mission in agriculture and life sciences. With headquarters in College Station, Texas, the organization operates 15 research centers across the state, serving all 254 Texas counties. The agency employs over 400 doctoral-level scientists and maintains an annual budget exceeding $216 million. Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts groundbreaking research across diverse scientific disciplines including crop science, livestock genetics, natural resource management, food safety, and biotechnology. The organization has made significant contributions to agricultural innovation, including developing the world's largest gene-mapping resources for beef cattle, pioneering mechanical cotton harvesting technology, and creating disease-resistant crop varieties. As part of the land-grant mission, the agency focuses on translating scientific discoveries into practical applications that benefit Texas producers, consumers, and the environment while addressing global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture.