Extension Assistant
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Biological & Agricultural Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary $2,916.67 monthly Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Staff
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.
Position Information
Responsibilities:
- Participates with faculty in the development of experiments, conducts field and laboratory work, installs and maintains research/demonstration plots under the supervision of a resident faculty member.
- Analyzes and maintains detailed records of data and prepares written summaries of results for inclusion in reports and manuscripts. Collects background information to be included in technical and non-technical publications.
- Utilizes computers to gather background research, conduct literature reviews and to generate statistical displays and reports.
- Assist in ensuring availability of proper research equipment and laboratory supplies and procures supplies when necessary.
- Other research or experimental duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field. (Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or similar degree).
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with conducting field data collection and the analysis and presentation of data
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and technical equipment.
- Ability to effectively utilize computer and applicable software for data management and presentation. Knowledge of MS Excel including generating graphs.
- Good writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly organized.
- Ability to function as a part of a team.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the land Grant University System.
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
Application 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
Cover letter
List of references
Certifications/additional documentation
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.