Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Job Title

Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Dallas

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

The Non-Affiliated Student Technician position will care for plant stock used in experiments and insect colonies.

Responsibilities:

• Water plants as needed.
• Sow and transplant vegetable plants used in experiments.
• May assist with the maintenance of whitefly, thrips, aphid, ladybug, and big-eyed bug colonies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot weather.

Other Requirements:

This position requires performing physical work outdoors including plant care tasks in hot, humid, and occasionally adverse weather conditions.

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.