Job Title
Research Specialist IAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
LubbockProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Lubbock, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
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.
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Position Information
The Research Specialist I, under general supervision performs semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of assignments requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on the successful completion of tasks assigned.
Responsibilities:
-Technology Deployment & Support: Install, calibrate, and maintain on-farm technologies such as field-based instruments, sensors, weather stations, and drone mapping equipment, ensuring proper function for experimental data collection.
-Data Analysis & Mapping: Collect samples and measurement data from field experiments; compile, review, and summarize data from GPS, yield monitors, and soil sensors; analyze data from GPS, yield monitors, and soil sensors to create spatial-temporal maps, monitor crop health, and optimize management practices.
-Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Repair or upgrade technical equipment, software, and sensors in the field to ensure operational readiness.
Training & Technical Support: Develop and maintain training materials; provide guidance and support to staff, students, and external users on research technologies and data collection protocols.
-Research & Optimization: Collaborate with research teams in conducting trials, monitoring results, and documenting observations; record scientific measurements and contribute to analysis that informs crop yield and management improvements.
-Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of equipment performance, field data, and experimental results; assist in preparation of technical reports, proposals, manuscripts, and grant applications.
Supervision Support: Assist in the oversight of undergraduate and graduate students or technical staff, coordinating the review of research work and ensuring adherence to protocols.
-Coordinates the review of the work of research staff.
-Establish, Install, maintain operate and/or repair research equipment.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree
-Four years of related experience.
-Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
-Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. others.
What You Need to Know
Salary: 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 package including the following:
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.
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