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Job TitleNon - Affiliated Student Technician Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dallas Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationDallas, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description The primary purpose of this position is to lead the insect colony care that supports ongoing research in our Controlled Environment Agriculture Entomology program. This position will also help staff and graduate students prepare for fieldwork, and support basic sample preparation and data collection in the lab, greenhouses and high tunnel. Key Responsibilities: Lead the husbandry and maintenance of colonies including whiteflies, thrips, aphids, ladybugs, and big-eyed bugs. Assist with preparing supplies and materials for insect experiments. Assist with data collection and experiment clean up. Miscellaneous tasks in the lab, greenhouse or high tunnel may be assigned. Qualifications: Currently enrolled at a community college or university. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Preferred qualifications: Previous experience working with insects and vegetable plants. Some supervisory experience. 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 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 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. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan
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