Job description

Job Title
Research Technician II - Edna, Texas

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Kingsville, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary
The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.

The primary work location of this position will be located in Edna, TX.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follows policies, processes, and procedures to perform job duties in a safe manner at all times.

Cleans seed, preforms germination test, and records findings.

Plant, water, and maintain greenhouse as needed.

Collects, germinates, propagates, and harvests native plant seed.

Establishes and maintains native plant fields.

Collects samples and measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.

Collects and compiles data. Computes, quantitates, and extends projections.

Assembles and operates technical equipment.

Performs labor intensive activities in all weather conditions throughout the work shft.

Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults In developing procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

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

Ability to -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Physical Requirements - Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
Native Plant Identification skills

Greenhouse operations and maintenance

Field maintenance

Farm equipment operation and maintenance

Other Requirements

Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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