Non-Affiliated Student Technician

Job TitleNon-Affiliated Student Technician Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Dallas Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationDallas, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description We are seeking a reliable and motivated student worker to join our Entomology team. The primary purpose of this position is to assist with field and laboratory activities that support ongoing research in the Controlled Environment Entomology program. This part-time position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while supporting the daily operations of our program. This position will help staff and graduate students maintain various insect colonies and plant stock, prepare for fieldwork, and support basic sample preparation and processing in the lab, greenhouse and high tunnel.

Key Responsibilities:

Water plants as needed. Sow and transplant vegetable plants used in experiments. Assist with the maintenance of whitefly, thrips, aphid, ladybug, and big-eyed bug colonies. Assist with preparing supplies and materials for insect experiments. Depending on the season, assistance in planting, staking, pruning, fertilizing, and harvesting various crops.

Contribute to general lab tasks:

cleaning, stocking and preparation of supplies and reagents.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled at a community college or university. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Work Schedule:

Flexible hours between 7am and 6 pm, Monday - Friday, not to exceed 30 hours per week. Schedule will be coordinated based on class availability.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest by May 1st, 2026. 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan