Job Information
Texas A&M University Research Animal Technician in United States
Job Title
Research Animal Technician
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.
Responsibilities:
Animal Husbandry: Performs husbandry duties daily for assigned conventional and specific pathogen free (SPF) research animal colonies.
Animal Handling: Transports animals, caging equipment, feed, water, and bedding materials in assigned work area. Assists to coordinate shipping and receiving
Colony Management: Assist to establish, breed, and maintain animal colony. Performs other duties as assigned.
Observation and Record Keeping: Observes carefully for all laboratory animals in assigned work area. Reports any sick, injured or distressed animals to a supervisor. Records accurate daily observation of animals and environmental parameters.
Conduct Laboratory Experiments: Follows protocols and revises SOP as directed. Participates in experimental design. Operates laboratory equipment. Collects biological samples. Practices laboratory safety methods.
Training: Follows established protocols and procedures and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines concerning quality assurance.
Continued Education: Participates in training and continuing education activities as required by federal guidelines and accreditation standards. Attends staff meetings as required.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience including six months of related experience in clerical or laboratory animal care
Preferred Experience and Experience
Successful completion of any laboratory animal Science course within first year in position.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or other relevant fields
Six months of molecular biology laboratory research experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of animal care and safety processes
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills
Other Requirements:Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)
Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.
Prospective employee benefits
Retirement programs
Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)
Strategic plan