Job Title Research Technician II Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Lubbock Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Lubbock, 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 II responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and package seeds, plant/maintain field plots, supervising student workers, keeping up with repairs and maintenance of vehicles and machinery. Responsibilities: + Prepares and package seeds for field trials and a breeding nursery and plants field plots + Applies herbicides, fertilizers and irrigation water according to research protocols + Pollinates and harvests nursery. + Collects data and samples from field experiments + Harvests yield trials and other breeding materials + Shells and processes hand-harvested corn ears. + Enters data into computer and maintains seed inventory. + Maintains, operates and services research equipment. + Assists in hiring and supervising student workers + Performs other job duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Three years of related experience. + Knowledge of farm equipment. Ability to use office equipment. + Ability to follow oral and written instructions. + Working knowledge of general office procedures, computers and equipment. + Ability to establish effective working relationships and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: + Texas Driver's license. Other Requirements: + Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. + Ability to work outside standard office hours. + Ability to work in weekends and holidays during planting, pollination, and harvesting season. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly rate position. 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 package 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. 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.