Technician II

Job Title Technician II Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Soil & Crop Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary $22.00 hourly 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: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 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 to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Responsibilities: -Perform analyses of soil, plant, and water samples using various instruments and processes in place at the facility. -Prepare extracting solutions and calibration standards related to the analyses performed as appropriate. -Maintaining records related to process/instrument performance, be able to recognize when quality control measures are satisfactory or not, and for the transfer of acceptable raw data to the database for eventual reporting to submitting clients. -Maintenance of clean work spaces, sample login, sample grinding and sample archive maintenance, -Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience . -Three years of related experience. Preferred Education: -Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Soil Science or related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -Microsoft Office Suite -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. Please attach to your completed application: -Resume/CV -List of references with email and daytime phone number(s) 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 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 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.