Agrilife Research

Agrilife Research

Research Technician II

Lubbock, TX · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago
Research

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • maintain seed inventory
  • maintain, operate and service research equipment

Requirements

  • 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.
  • and perform other job duties as required.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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
  • This is an hourly paid position.

Compensation

  • Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
  • This is an hourly paid position.
  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
  • 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
  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
  • In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

Company info

  • Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Agrilife Research's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.