Research Specialist II - Animal Reproduction and Livestock Sustainability

Job Title

Research Specialist II - Animal Reproduction and Livestock Sustainability

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Research Director Programs

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!

Position Information

The joint laboratory of Drs. G. Cliff Lamb and Ky Pohler at Texas A&M AgriLife Research seeks an outstanding, motivated, and organized individual to contribute to research funded in the area of animal reproduction and livestock sustainability. This position will be a 12-month employee with Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Work will be conducted at the Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Center, in campus laboratories, and at research facilities across Texas. The Research Specialist II will work collaboratively with research staff, post-doctoral scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students to establish experiments, provide coordination and manage oversight of experiments and research compliance, analyze data and publish results. The individual will have opportunities to contribute to grant applications and help manage research budgets.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects including planning, designing and implementing research protocols.
• Manage compliance by writing protocols for animal care and IBC. Ensure protocols are followed and studies are conducted safely and ethically.
• Manage and maintain livestock within research facilities.
• Provides training to users and making sure training is up to date.
• Manages research supply inventory and equipment.
• Assist with billing and budgets for grant proposals and experiments.
• Assist with writing research reports and creating presentations for scientific meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with collecting and the analysis of data.
• Assist with drafting and editing of manuscripts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Administrative Relationships

• Reports directly to Dr. G. Cliff Lamb, College Station, TX.
• Directs the work of research support personnel, including graduate students and undergraduate student workers.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology, or closely related field. Four years of related experience.
• Or, Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology, or closely related field. Six years of related experience.
• Excellence in verbal and written communication, including a relevant publication record.
• Team-building skills, collaboration capacity, and project management abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology, or closely related field.
• Research experience in reproductive biotechnologies for animals.
• Experience with livestock handling, animal husbandry, and animal care protocols.
  
  

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Additional information about Texas A&M AgriLife Research is available at: Texas A&M AgriLife Research: https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/.

Application Procedure: Applicants must upload a cover letter (two-page limit), CV or resume, and three (3) references with contact information. Failure to provide all requested documents could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Questions: Address inquiries to Texas A&M AgriLife, Angela Bailey angela.bailey@ag.tamu.edu.

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.