Research Technician 2
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Three years of related experience are required.
- Knowledge of farm equipment and ability to use office equipment are required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions is required.
- Working knowledge of general office procedures, computers, and equipment is required.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and work effectively with minimal supervision is required.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others is required.
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects and exert heavy force is required.
- Ability to work outside standard office hours, including weekends and holidays during planting, pollination, and harvesting season, is required.
- Prepare and package seeds for field trials and a breeding nursery.
- Plant field plots and apply herbicides, fertilizers, and irrigation water according to research protocols.
- Pollinate and harvest the nursery.
- Collect data and samples from field experiments.
- Harvest yield trials and other breeding materials.
- Shell and process hand-harvested corn ears.
- Enter data into a computer and maintain seed inventory.
- Maintain, operate, and service research equipment.
- Assist in hiring and supervising student workers.
- Perform other job duties as required.
- A Texas driver's license is preferred.
About the company
Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts scientific work in agriculture and life sciences across Texas, with its headquarters in College Station and a statewide network of research centers. It produces research findings, practical solutions, and new technologies, sharing them through reports, publications, and hands-on extension work to help farmers, industries, and communities. Its breadth and ties to the Texas A&M University System, plus a history dating back to the Hatch Act, enable coordinated, multidisciplinary work across many crops, climates, and production systems. The goal is to improve Texas agriculture’s productivity, sustainability, and economic resilience by generating knowledge and turning it into usable tools and practices for farmers and related industries.
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College Station, Texas
Founded
1887
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On August 19, 2026, EPA registration enabled Silvec's citrus-greening therapy commercialization.
- On September 3, 2026, AgriLife won a $2 million USDA APHIS bird-flu grant.
- The January 21, 2026 Canyon center opening strengthens High Plains recruitment and visibility.
What critics are saying
- Florida growers get Silvec's citrus product first in late 2026, limiting Texas monetization.
- AgriLife's bird-flu study starts February 2027; HPAI outbreaks can outrun publication cycles.
- If commercialization stalls, AgriLife stays a cost center and loses industry partners.
What makes Texas A&M AgriLife Research unique
- Since 1887, AgriLife Research pairs 13 Texas centers with College Station and 1,700 employees.
- Its Weslaco, Amarillo-to-Canyon, and regional labs turn field problems into deployable ag solutions.
- The university system backs long-horizon crop, livestock, and wildlife research few employers match.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Program
- Conference Attendance Budget