Research Specialist II Animal Reproduction and Livestock Sustainability
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Job Location:
College Station, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Research Specialist II - Animal Reproduction and Livestock SustainabilityAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Research Director ProgramsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
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 5000 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.
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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:
Masters degree in Animal Science Reproductive Physiology or closely related field. Four years of related experience.
Or Bachelors 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 candidates qualifications.
Additional information about Texas A&M AgriLife Research is available at: Texas A&M AgriLife Research: 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 .
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:
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
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:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- Genetics
- R
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
