Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Biology, Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Diagnosis, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Natural Resources, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Soil Science, Spreadsheets, Statistics, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Veterinary Medicine, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Job Title
Extension Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Department
Soil & Crop Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Responsibilities:
- Sample receiving and organization, followed by performance of analysis of samples and recording data.
- Properly archive analysis, samples and data to retrieve necessary.
- Maintain order in the lab and ensure that all is kept clean and tidy.
- Monitor inventory in storage and lab spaces to ensure no stoppage of work occurs.
- Engage in the development and delivery of extension outreach materials for public consumption.
- Assists with program and outreach efforts.
- Produces and or delivers presentations
- Assists in the initiation of applied research studies, collects, and processes data and generates reports.
- Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Soil or Water Science or degree related to natural resources.
- No prior experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and some basic statistical analysis of data.
- Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Please attach to your completed application:
- Resume/CV
- List of Reference with email and daytime phone number(s)
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
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.
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Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service