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Technician I

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College Station, TX
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Job overview

The Grunwald lab seeks an ambitious Technician I to provide technical support for molecular plant pathology research, including developing detection technologies, evaluating seedborne pathogen risks, and conducting grower surveys. The role involves collaborative laboratory work, data collection, and contributing to scientific publications within Texas A&M AgriLife Research.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Molecular CloningDNA PurificationRNA PurificationDNA SequencingGel ElectrophoresisPCR TechniquesNext‑Generation SequencingBioinformatic AnalysisR ProgrammingPython ProgrammingLaboratory EquipmentComputer EquipmentAttention to DetailMultitaskingTeamworkCommunication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTwo Years Lab Experience in Molecular Biology Techniques

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

College Station, TX

Full time

R-097331

Job Title

Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

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 Grunwald lab is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated technician to support the research and outreach activities of the laboratory. A successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment to provide technical support for molecular plant pathology research conducted on plant pathogens of emerging biosafety concern: from developing molecular detection technologies to evaluating the biological risk of seedborne pathogens and including conducting grower/producer surveys to assess the preparedness of agricultural systems to biological threats.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts experiments and technical procedures. Solves research problems and collects data. Reviews literature on potential procedures and experiments. Modifies procedures to suit specific research needs

  • Orders scientific supplies and equipment. Research and catalogs reference materials requiring subject-matter theory

  • Assists with planning and supervising technical operations. Assists personnel involved in a series of controlled-environment or analytical experiments

  • Writes and/or edits scientific materials for publication, requiring academic knowledge

  • Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Two years of lab experience in molecular biology techniques, including molecular cloning, DNA purification, RNA purification, DNA sequencing, and gel electrophoresis.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.

  • Ensure attention to detail. Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with different PCR techniques (conventional and quantitative).

  • Familiarity in “next-generation” sequencing workflows, including bioinformatic analysis.

  • An understanding of current research in plant pathology and molecular diagnostics.

  • Well organized, self-motivated, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficient in or familiar with data analysis using computational platforms, e.g., R or Python.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

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

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

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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