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Extension Assistant

Texas A&M University System

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College Station, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Extension Assistant supports plant disease diagnostics and the Texas FIRST DETECTOR education program, assisting the lab head, managing educational resources, recruiting volunteers, and creating outreach materials for stakeholders in College Station, Texas.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MultitaskingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationClinical Lab ExperienceMicroscopyGenomic ExtractionsReal‑Time PCRConventional PCRTeaching Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

College Station, TX

Full time

R-097101

Job Title

Extension Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Plant Pathology & Microbiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, 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:

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

The Extension Plant Clinic & Education Assistant is responsible for conducting plant disease diagnostics and supports the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab (TPPDL-CS) Head Diagnostician in the general operations of the TPDDL-CS. This individual will also be responsible for maintaining and assist in the managing of the Texas FIRST DETECTOR education program.

Responsibilities:

40%: Support and assist TPDDL-CS Head Diagnostician in activities of the TPDDL-CS such as, but not limited to performing various diagnostic tests and providing support in data recording and management of plant samples; responsible for general care and maintenance of the laboratory and laboratory equipment.

40%: Maintain, manage and implement the Texas FIRST DETECTOR education program. Activities include, but not limited to, implementing and conducting Texas FIRST DETECTORs training programs, update and develop educational resources for this program, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of this educational program. Individual is expected to identify, recruit, train and support FIRST DETECTOR volunteers.

10%: Assist PLPM Program personnel to develop, produce and delivery education outreach materials and resources to stakeholders.

10%: Other job related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a clinical (diagnostic, biology or chemistry) lab is highly desirable.

  • Experience with education outreach (teaching) of adults and/or youth.

  • Diagnostic lab skills preferred include knowledge and proficiency in microscopy, genomic extractions, real-time PCR, conventional PCR.

  • Preferred teaching skills with education outreach of adults and/or youth.

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.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

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.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

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