Research Technician I

Texas A&M•Kingsville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technician I, under general supervision, performs technical support involving performance of routine tasks for the South Texas Lion Project, part of the Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab and Patton Center for Deer Research at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. This position is a temporary (4-5 month) project. Housing at a private ranch in Maverick and Dimmit Counties will be provided as part of this opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of related experience
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends not exceeding 40 hour work week.
Ability to work independently in the field within both private and federal lands.
Excellent data management skills and ability to record and organize information.
Will require a US driver’s license.
Ability to work in the field with >90° heat in thick thornscrub habitat.
Ability to hike several miles a day and carrying equipment over uneven terrain and through thick vegetation.

Responsibilities

Investigate GPS clusters of collared mountain lions; collect and organize mountain lion scat and other biological samples
Assist with deployment and maintenance of trail camera grid targeting mountain lions
Track collared mountain lions using telemetry
Maintain camera trapping photo database and classify images using a combination of AI (artificial intelligence) and manual techniques
Participate in the work-ups of mountain lions

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program
Book scholarships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays per year