Manager, Research​/Development

Job Title & Details

Job Title Manager Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Research Director Programs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

This position will be 12 months and 100% Agri Life Research, located at the Texas A&M RELLIS Innovation and Technology campus, Bryan, Texas. The purpose of this position is to provide coordination and manage general operations and scheduling of the facility and work closely with PIs of the Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Building. This individual will help coordinate multiple research projects and activities across the building as well as compliance and billing.

In addition, the individual will coordinate all activities associated with the research, teaching, and extension missions of the land grant system.

• Manages projects including planning, designing and implementing of research.
• Manages compliance by writing protocols for animal care and IBC.
• Ensures protocols are followed and studies are conducted safely and ethically.
• Manages and maintains livestock at the building.
• Provides training to users and ensure training is up to date.
• Manages inventory for lab spaces, order and procure supplies and equipment.
• Manages space and research calendar to maximize use of space.
• Assists with billing and budgets for users.
• Assists with writing research reports and creating presentations.
• Assists with collecting and the analysis data.
• Assists with drafting and editing of manuscripts.
• Coordinates building and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports directly to the director of the Reproduction and Biotechnology Center, College Station, TX. Directs the work of support staff, and other technical personnel and graduate students assigned to the project.

• Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology or closely related field and five years of related experience.
• Or Master’s Degree in Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology or closely related field and three years of related experience.
• Or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology or closely related field and one year of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including a relevant publication record.
• Team‑building skills, collaboration capacity, and project management abilities.
• Highly organized.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to multi‑task and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

• Research experience with in vitro embryo production and/or other reproductive biotechnologies in animals.
• Experience with livestock handling, animal husbandry, and animal care protocols.

This facility includes research labs, educational spaces, office space, and animal holding and handling areas supporting the university's leadership in animal reproductive science. In pursuit of continual excellence in reproductive technology research, the Center provides dedicated research lab space for emerging technologies and practices for both academic and industry partner use. Focused on domestic animal reproduction research in small and large ruminants, the Center has a variety of exterior animal holding and handling spaces for specimen collection and hands‑on instruction...

Salary:
Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M Agri Life

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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.

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