Texas A&M University · 1 month ago
Research Specialist II - Animal Reproduction and Livestock Sustainability
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTexas A&M AgriLife is the nation’s largest comprehensive agriculture program, focused on improving lives and environments through education and research. The Research Specialist II will contribute to research in animal reproduction and livestock sustainability, managing projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with research staff to analyze data and publish results.
Higher Education
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
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