Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Research
NonAffiliatedStudentTechnician
“Non-Affiliated Student Technician at Texas A&M Agrilife Research. Skills: Assisting with field and laboratory research activities, Maintaining insect colonies and plant stock, Supporting basic sample preparation and processing. Assist with field and laboratory activities that support ongoing research in the Controlled Environment Entomology program.. Help staff and graduate students maintain various insect colonies and plant stock.”
Industry & Context.
Security-sensitive position, Criminal history investigation, Employment contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of criminal history check.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently enrolled at a community college or university.
What You'll Do.
Assist with field and laboratory activities that support ongoing research in the Controlled Environment Entomology program.
Help staff and graduate students maintain various insect colonies and plant stock.
Prepare for fieldwork.
Support basic sample preparation and processing in the lab
greenhouse and high tunnel.
Water plants as needed.
Sow and transplant vegetable plants used in experiments.
Assist with the maintenance of whitefly
and big-eyed bug colonies.
Assist with preparing supplies and materials for insect experiments.
Depending on the season
assistance in planting
and harvesting various crops.
Contribute to general lab tasks: cleaning
stocking and preparation of supplies and reagents.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist staff and graduate students.
Communication Scope
Communication skills
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