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&M’s 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 https://research.tamu.edu/.
What We Want
We’re seeking a Research Specialist IV who is a seasoned research professional with a strong foundation in scientific investigation, data analysis, and surgical procedures—especially 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. They’ll be someone who thrives in both field and lab environments, contributes to scientific publications, and mentors students and staff with clarity and precision. Ideally, they’ll 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 hire’s 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
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 experiments. Provides research expertise. Implements, audits, and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials. Computes projections. Conducts various tests or experiments requiring creativity, foresight, and judgement. Makes and records observations and scientific measurements. Audits 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 publications. Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects. Assists 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 research. Develops 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.
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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.