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 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 position responsible for conducting research in Entomology, Horticulture, or Plant Virology under the supervision of Dr. Kiran Gadhave (The Gadhave Lab: https://tx.ag/gadhavelab) at the AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo (https://amarillo.tamu.edu/about/) . 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 Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. + T wo years of related experience. + 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. Preferred Qualifications: + 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. Other Requirements: + Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. What You Need to Know Salary: Hourly paid position. 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 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. The successful candidate must attach a resume and answer all questions. 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.