Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Dallas, TXPart timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Job Title Non-Affiliated Student Technician Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dallas Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Student Worker Job Description The Non-Affiliated Student Technician position will care for plant stock used in experiments and insect colonies.

Responsibilities

Water plants as needed. Sow and transplant vegetable plants used in experiments. May assist with the maintenance of whitefly, thrips, aphid, ladybug, and big-eyed bug colonies. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Detail-oriented. Ability to work outdoors in hot weather. Other Requirements: This position requires performing physical work outdoors including plant care tasks in hot, humid, and occasionally adverse weather conditions. 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.