Research Associate - Beeville

Job TitleResearch Associate - Beeville Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Corpus Christi Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationBeeville, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation's 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 5,000 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. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information The Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Beeville Station is seeking a motivated, team-oriented Research Associate to support ongoing beef cattle nutrition and reproductive physiology research programs. Tasks include performing animal husbandry and technical procedures with cattle. Supervise data collection and record-keeping for research projects, laboratory records, and farm records. Work independently and to supervise research activities and other lab personnel.

Responsibilities:

Help manage research projects related to beef cattle nutrition and reproductive physiology. Perform independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment. Coordinate with outside vendors for laboratory, livestock, and farm supplies. Organize work schedules for all farm employees and coordinate with Human Resources. Collaborate with principal investigator and graduate students in preparing and performing research projects. Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data. Install, operate, and/or repair research equipment. Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and clientele-oriented publications. Perform general laboratory maintenance and record keeping. Perform general farm tasks and animal husbandry. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Two years of related professional experience. Strong background in cattle management and production systems. Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to present data and perform other compute related tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in animal science or related field. Experience in general laboratory tasks. Experience with record keeping. What You Need to

Know Salary:

Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for 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: 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 Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 prepopulate 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. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 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 Strategic plan