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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

Staff

Job Description

The Research Technician I, under general supervision , p erforms entry - level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks for the Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. This position will run from December 2025 to April 2026 and be based out of Kingsville, TX, with provided accommodation at a field site near Hebbronville, Texas, for the first months of the position. This position will involve close collaboration with a private landowner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Operat e a trapline for coyotes and bobcats using a combination of foothold s and box traps. There may also be potential to use snares as well. Duties will include setting traps, checking traps, scouting trap locations, and moving traps as needed .

+ P articipate in physical restraint, chemical immobilization , and workups of coyotes and bobcats from December through April

+ Respond to mortality and collar drop events

Additional Responsibilities

+ Operate a trapline as needed for small mammals using Sherman traps

+ Track collared felids and canids using telemetry and download collar data

+ Collect and organize scat and other biological samples

+ Assist with setting and maintaining remote cameras, as well as classifying camera images

This document 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, and some duties listed under “Additional Responsibilities” may not apply.

Minimum Requirements

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

Experience – Two years of related experience , especially experience working in wildlife trapping and handling .

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to – Ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle off-road. Excellent data management skills and ability to record and organize information. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work independently in the field within both private and federal lands. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, project partners, and private landowners. Ability to maintain a mature and positive attitude in the face of adverse conditions . Ability to follow instructions and adhere to protocol.

Licensing / Professional Certification – Will require a US driver’s license .

Physical Requirements – Ability to lift heavy objects and exert heavy force. Ability to hike several miles a day carrying equipment over uneven terrain with thick vegetation. Ability to work in the field with >90 ° heat in thick, thornscrub habitat . Ability to withstand biting insects and risk of venomous snakes.

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.

Other Requirements

Frequent 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.