Research Specialist IV
Research Specialist IV
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Job Title
Research Specialist IVAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vice Pres For ResearchProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Division of Research supports one of the largest research universities in the United States and is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students researchers and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community the state and the nation. Texas A&Ms research creates new knowledge that provides basic fundamental and applied contributions resulting in many cases in economic benefits to the state nation and world. To learn more visit We Want
Were seeking a Research Specialist IV who is a seasoned research professional with a strong foundation in scientific investigation data analysis and surgical proceduresespecially in animal models. This person should bring at least ten years of hands-on experience demonstrate leadership in managing technical teams and ensure strict compliance with research protocols and safety standards. Theyll be someone who thrives in both field and lab environments contributes to scientific publications and mentors students and staff with clarity and precision. Ideally theyll also have expertise in molecular biology inventory systems and equipment maintenance making them a vital asset to our research mission.
What You Need To Know
Salary: will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Other: Ability to work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain/troubleshoot surgical lab and specialty equipment.
Ability to handle animals.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience in anesthesia and aseptic surgical techniques in animal models.
Prior management of personnel.
Knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques.
Knowledge and implementation of inventory and database management for hospital/lab applications.
Responsibilities
Data Analysis and Testing- Plans and directs phases of research projects. Integrates resources policies and information for the determination of procedures solutions and other outcomes. Compiles analyzes interprets and reviews complex data and metadata. May collect samples and measurements for research expertise. Implements audits and maintains data collection and summarization of field various tests or experiments requiring creativity foresight and judgement. Makes and records observations and scientific protocols.
Technical and Sterile services- Oversees Surgical Technical and Sterile services. Oversees technical staff supporting these areas. Performs anesthesia and aseptic surgical procedures.
Research Publications- Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research Investigator with the planning and direction of specific phases of research project.
Training/Compliance- Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory technical or field staff involved in and maintains training materials for internal/external users. Creates reviews and updates Standard Operating Procedures to meet or exceed IACUC and USDA requirements. Manages training hiring and supervision of associated personnel and oversight of related documentation.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University 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 pre-populate the online application.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
