Job Title

Research Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$20.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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

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

• Ability to exert heavy force.

• Ability to lift heavy objects.

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

Responsibilities:

15%: Maintain plant growth chambers and light rooms in the building.

15%: Assist with large deliveries and moving items.

15%: Log data into software platform for proper disposal of chemicals.

10%: Do monthly testing on research equipment and conduct monthly AED testing.

10%: Perform insect/disease treatments when needed. Learn and obtain related licenses for using chemicals.

10%: Decontaminate soil. Sterilize soil for growing plants.

5%: Maintain clean plant prep rooms.

5%: Order supplies.

5%: On call as needed and assist with administrative paperwork.

5%: Serve as backup for BCBP Stockroom.

5%: Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan