Technician II

Job Title

Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Technician II, under general supervision, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering or scientific techniques used in research or support laboratories.

Responsibilities:
-Independently pursues an assigned series of processes, procedures, or area of research in accordance with general approved plans and procedures
-Plans and executes procedures and work details
-Evaluates and analyzes results
-Constructs, modifies, adapts, assembles, and operates scientific and laboratory apparatus and equipment
-Uses computer equipment for controlling equipment and compiling data
-Makes and records observations and measurements
-Summarizes and evaluates data for scientific materials requiring academic knowledge
-Research and catalog reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory
-Plans and supervises technical operations

-Assist with the collection, processing, and archiving of plant, soil, and water samples related to ongoing research projects

-Collect, transcribe, and organize data from the various measurements of research samples

-Other duties as required.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

-Ability to ensure attention to detail.

-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.