Agrilife Research

Agrilife Research

Lead CEA Research Specialist

Dallas, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementInventory ManagementCustomer SupportControlsResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeActuators

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.
  • Coordinates maintenance work with vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Greenhouse Irrigation design and Installation: Design and install simple to complex irrigation systems and nutrient injectors.
  • IPM: Implement the principles of Integrated Pest Management within controlled environments.
  • Lead and Supervise Team: Oversee a team of CEA facilities coordinators, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
  • Training and Development: Develop and conduct training programs for new and existing team members on best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • SOP Management: Establish, monitor, and update SOPs for CEA activities to maintain high standards of operation.
  • Work Environment Maintenance: Maintain a clean and safe work environment for crops and employees.
  • Inventory Management: Maintain inventory and coordinate with research program leads to purchase growing supplies such as fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
  • Climatic and Operational Management: Predict and manage unexpected climatic and operational events.
  • Issue Analysis: Analyze simple to complex greenhouse issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Collaboration Opportunities: Identify opportunities for collaborative private-public partnerships and maintain professional relationships with external partners/collaborators.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Ten years related experience, which includes experience managing crop production systems and experience in greenhouse control systems
  • Ability to write routine reports and projects updates
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
  • Familiarity with Greenhouse systems and crop management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to troubleshoot Greenhouse Climate controls
  • 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

  • Direct experience in Horticulture, commercial greenhouse experience preferred
  • What You Need to Know
  • Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
  • Applicant Instructions
  • Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached.
  • Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
  • We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
  • All positions are security-sensitive.

Compensation

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
  • Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
  • Environmental Health & Safety: Assists Center Safety Officer with the Annual Safety Inspection and helps rectify deficiencies found through coordination with program leads or through direct action.
  • Assists Center Safety Officer with the Annual Safety Inspection and helps rectify deficiencies found through coordination with program leads or through direct action.

Benefits

  • Provides input and helps draft policies and procedures related to environmental health & safety and emergency preparedness.
  • 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
  • In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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.
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