Research Technician I-1, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, TX, US

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

Responsibilities

Job Description

• 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.