Job Title Research Technician Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Mcgregor Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location McGregor, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M AgriLife Research + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M Forest Service + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/) As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. 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. Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information We are seeking a full-time Research Technician II position responsible for overseeing multiple daily and weekly tasks associated with the farming operation and pasture management. This center farms approximately 1,500 acres of corn, sorghum sudangrass, wheat, and oats for animal feed and manages approximately 4,800 acres for grazing. While under direction, this position will implement and/or coordinate farming and pasture preparation, planting, maintenance, and harvesting duties pertaining to the center's management goals and research objectives. This position will be located at the McGregor Research Center. Responsibilities: + Oversee farming operation, such as field preparation (plowing/discing, cultivating, chemical termination of plants), planting of grain and hay fields, maintaining weed and pest control on crops (herbicide and pesticide application), and harvesting (cutting, swathing, baling and hauling hay). + Assist with implementing management of pastures including bushhogging, brush clearing, application of herbicides/pesticides and fertilizers and any other techniques to ensure optimum forage production and healthy pastures. + Operate heavy equipment, such as tractor, plow disc, cultivator, planter, swather, hay rake, baler, bushhog, skid steer and attachments, augers, and grain truck. + Performs maintenance duties such as cleaning and repairing of equipment and facilities for optimal working conditions. + Assist when needed, implementing management and research protocols to include care of animals on a day-to-day basis in research setting. This includes (but not limited to) infrastructure maintenance and repair (fences, plumbing, welding). + Maintains training requirements for compliance. + Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Three years of experience in related fields of work. + Current pesticide and/or herbicide applicators license, or ability to obtain within the first year of employment. + Knowledge of and experience using farming equipment. + Ability to communicate effectively. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor of Animal Science, Agronomy, Rangeland Ecology, or related field. + Five years of experience in related fields of work. Other Requirements: + Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. + Ability to exert heavy force. + Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. 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 (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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 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. 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.