Research Technician I (Agricultural Research)

Location: Lubbock, Texas; onsite field, laboratory, and greenhouse work with travel to research sites throughout Texas and neighboring states.

Company

hirify.global is part of Texas A&M AgriLife, a statewide agriculture and life sciences organization focused on research, education, extension, and service.

What you will do

• Establish, maintain, harvest, and collect samples from agronomic field research trials.
• Support irrigation research by installing, maintaining, and monitoring field instrumentation, sensors, and irrigation systems.
• Operate and maintain agricultural equipment, research vehicles, laboratory equipment, and field systems.
• Prepare soil, water, and plant samples and assist with laboratory analyses related to soil fertility, soil health, water quality, and agronomic assessments.
• Enter, organize, verify, and maintain research data, records, inventories, reports, and documentation.
• Support faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, visiting scientists, extension demonstrations, field days, and producer meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to follow scientific protocols, manage multiple projects, maintain accurate records, and work independently within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Frequent outdoor agricultural work, travel to research sites, and occasional evening or weekend work during planting, sampling, and harvest seasons are required.

Nice to have

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in agronomy, soil science, agricultural systems management, environmental science, natural resources, or a related discipline.
• Experience operating agricultural equipment and performing soil and water sampling.
• Familiarity with GPS, GIS, remote sensing, environmental monitoring equipment, or agricultural sensors.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, databases, and electronic data collection systems.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, crop production in semi-arid environments, and safe agricultural research practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with employer contributions to health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of paid annual holidays.
• 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 and required professional development opportunities.
• Work includes exposure to agricultural chemicals, dust, heat, and other environmental conditions with required personal protective equipment.

Hiring process

• Submit complete application data or attach a complete resume.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.