Research Specialist III

Job Title

Research Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Weslaco

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Weslaco, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Specialist III, under general direction performs research work involving performance of assignments which may involve planning and directing certain phases of research project.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Center Director and Center Faculty to develop novel agricultural, electronic and mechanical engineering solutions to crop breeding and selection, crop production, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of commodity, vegetable and fruit crops important to the agricultural economy of the Texas Rio Grande Valley.
• Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and reviews data and metadata. Collects samples, performs analysis on samples, and extracts measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.
• Performs analysis and tests. Makes and records observations and scientific measurement
• Develops and maintains training materials for external users. Trains students or others in laboratory and field research and methods. Audits protocols.
• May attend local, national, and international meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electronic or Agricultural Engineering.
• Eight years of related experience.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with teams of scientist and staff.
• Ability to design, fabricate, test, validate, and commercialize novel agricultural instruments and equipment.
  
  

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Title

Research Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Weslaco

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Weslaco, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Specialist III, under general direction performs research work involving performance of assignments which may involve planning and directing certain phases of research project.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Center Director and Center Faculty to develop novel agricultural, electronic and mechanical engineering solutions to crop breeding and selection, crop production, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of commodity, vegetable and fruit crops important to the agricultural economy of the Texas Rio Grande Valley.
• Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and reviews data and metadata. Collects samples, performs analysis on samples, and extracts measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.
• Performs analysis and tests. Makes and records observations and scientific measurement
• Develops and maintains training materials for external users. Trains students or others in laboratory and field research and methods. Audits protocols.
• May attend local, national, and international meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electronic or Agricultural Engineering.
• Eight years of related experience.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with teams of scientist and staff.
• Ability to design, fabricate, test, validate, and commercialize novel agricultural instruments and equipment.
  
  

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.