Research Specialist II - Animal Reproduction and Livestock Sustainability

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees