Job Title Research Technician I-1 Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Plant Pathology & Microbiology Proposed Minimum Salary $16.50 hourly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Responsibilities: + Assist with set up and maintenance of research trials in greenhouses, fields, and lab experiments. + Collect samples and measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials. + Collects, compiles, and record data. Computes quantitates and extends projections. + Monitor and test microbial strains for plant pathology and environmental microbiology projects. + Isolate and select for bacteria and fungi for bioremediation of environmental contaminants using traditional media-based methods and microscopic techniques. + Research literature relating to possible procedures and experiments. Modify procedures to suit the particular research need. + Research and catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory. + Assists with planning and supervising technical operations. + Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled environment or analysis experiments. + Makes chemical and physical analyses which, although they follow standard procedures and tests, may require the exercise of some ingenuity and improvisation. + Ensure cleanliness and organization of the lab, greenhouse, and field research areas. + Follow safety protocols and research compliance guidelines. + Operates technical/computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data. + Assist with writing and/or edits for publication scientific materials requiring academic knowledge. + Orders scientific supplies and equipment. + Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Two years of related experience. Preferred Education and Experience: + Bachelors of Science degree in Bioenvironmental Sciences, environmental studies, or a related field. + Two years experience in environmental microbiology, fungal biology, or plant science research. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Ability to ensure attention to detail. + Excellent verbal and written 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. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment. + Experience in environmental microbiology, fungal biology, or plant-science research. + Familiarity with bacteria and fungi identification and monitoring techniques. + Understanding of microbiology operations and plant disease management. Grant Funded: As with any position funded through research grants, continuation of the position at any time is contingent upon the availability of funding. 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.