Research Technician II

Job TitleResearch Technician II Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Animal Science Proposed Minimum Salary$16.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff 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 nations 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! Position Information The Research Technician II, under general supervision performs semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of assignments requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on the successful completion of tasks assigned. AISLS lab is seeking a Research Technician for the ANSCI AI Labs INRMP Modernization Initiative. In this role, he/she supports the development of an AIenabled Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) engine and contributes to the creation of a dynamic living INRMP framework. His primary responsibilities include data curation, corpus engineering, preprocessing, structuring, and enabling machine-readable INRMP content for downstream AI/ML workflows. This position is essential to ensuring the reliability, integrity, and usability of all INRMP-related datasets powering Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), standardized content libraries, and prototype system architectures. Responsibilities: -INRMP Data Corpus Development & Management -Data Preprocessing & Structuring -Support for AI INRMP Engine Development -Data Integration for Living INRMP Framework -Contribution to Standardization & Retrofitting Tasks -Collaboration & Project Coordination -Collects samples and 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. -Extracts, collects and compiles data. Computes quantitates and extends projections. -Assembles and operates technical equipment. -Performs other duties as assigned. -Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures. Required Qualifications: -High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Three years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications: -Strong experience in data engineering and documentcentric data processing. -Expertise in transforming unstructured documents into structured formats (XML/JSON/semantic layers). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. -Strong experience in data engineering and documentcentric data processing. -Expertise in transforming unstructured documents into structured formats (XML/JSON/semantic layers). -Working knowledge of RAG pipelines, LLM data curation, or AI system data requirements. -Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including AI/ML specialists, natural resources analysts, and integration engineers. -Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. -Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose toworkfor 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. Required Documents CV/ Resume Cover letter List of references Certifications/ additional documentation All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions 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