Research Technician I – Greenhouse

Research Technician I – Greenhouse

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates or Handles the living germplasm collection, seedbank, and experimental field trails.
• 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.
• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.
• Assists student workers and support undergraduate and graduate research students in their assigned research projects.
• Participates in college wide events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Agriculture/ Biology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of plant taxonomy, nomenclature, plant care, propagation techniques, and horticultural research methods.
• Ability to operate and maintain horticultural equipment.
• Readiness to obtain a Texas pesticide applicator license if required.