Technician II

Job Title

Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$19.23 hourly

Job Location

Lubbock, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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
-Researches and catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory
-Plans and supervises technical operations

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

Preferred Education:

-BS in agriculture, biology, or other science-based major

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

-Ensure attention to detail.

-Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Knowledge of agronomic crop management and testing procedures.

-Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment, such as balances.

Preferred licenses or certification:

-Driver's license

Additional requirements:

-Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs.

-Willingness to work outside in the summer heat.

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 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

Please attach to your completed application:

Resume

List of References with email and daytime phone number(s)

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.