• Research Technician I

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Technician I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Kingsville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. The selected applicant will assist the Cherry Lab at the Patton Center for Deer Research with multiple projects involving wildlife monitoring in South Texas . The selected applicant will assist research and duties by graduate students and staff, and overall support of their various activities and needs by the Program and as needed by the Project Supervisor. This job is a temporary position, designed to last between 5- 7 months .

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Deploy, manage, and maintain a 187 camera trap grid across East Foundation properties

    + Collects and compiles camera trap data

    + Assembles and operates technical equipment.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures.

    Additional Responsibilities

    + Conducts and assist with white-tailed deer captures and sedations

    + Assist with non-invasive surveys on other properties ( e.g. remote camera trap)

    + Assists with GIS and other remote sensing efforts

    + Assists with writing and editing reports, articles, scientific posters, and oral presentations

    + Data entry and maintenance of pre-existing database

    + Assist with other aspects of project activities

     

    The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Experience – Two years of related experience.

     

    Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    Physical Requirements – Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force.

     

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Supervision of Others

     

    This position generally does not supervise employees.

    Other Requirements

    + Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends not to exceed 40 hour work week .

     

    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.