Research Technician 1
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
- Two years of related experience are required.
- Familiarity with farm work and field equipment is required.
- A valid Texas driver's license is required.
- The employee must be able to perform field, greenhouse, and nursery work with plants.
- Perform or assist in harvesting, transporting, storing, conditioning, and distributing seed; travel as required, including at inconvenient times.
- Assist in evaluating production fields and rogue or supervise rogueing for genetic and quality contaminants as needed to meet Texas Department of Agriculture quality standards.
- Assist in estimating needs, procuring, and maintaining the types and quantities of stocks and materials needed for operations, including seed, bags, tags, chemicals, and supplies.
- Repair, maintain, or modify machinery and equipment used in daily operations.
- Maintain records including vehicle mileage reports, seed inventory, and vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair logs.
- Assist in training part-time employees in seed production and conditioning, including equipment and materials operation, maintenance, modification, repair, and safety.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
- A Certified Pesticide Applicator'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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Headquarters
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