Research Specialist II (Small Ruminant)
Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Research Specialist II (Small Ruminant)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research CenterProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that TexasA&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Research Specialist II under general supervision research work involving performance of assignments which may involve planning and directing certain phases of research projects with small ruminants.
This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts daily observation of research animals health monitoring body condition scoring weighing measurements and ensuring compliance with animal care and use standards require continuous oversight and hands-on labor.
- Support faculty and staff with routine animal care breeding preparation experiment setup and annual production program activities requires consistent technical support.
- Collect biological samples recording experimental measurements conducting analyses/tests compiling research data and supporting projections are core research functions of the position.
- Coordinate with other farm enterprises and ensuring operational alignment across research and livestock units requires ongoing collaboration and communication.
- Participate in institutional events committees outreach activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support broader college and research center operations.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Animal Science Agricultural Sciences or Veterinary Medicine.
- Six years of related experience in animal research (Sample collection blood and tissue collection) research experiments with farm animals and/or slaughterhouses and scientific writing (Abstracts Manuscripts).
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master degree in Animal Science Agricultural sciences or Animal production.
- Solid understanding in animal husbandry practices.
- Research experience with ruminants (sheep goats or cattle).
- Experience writing manuscripts scientific abstracts.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
- Ability to exert heavy force.
- Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
Job Posting Close Date:
07/10/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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
