Research Specialist II

Location: Prairie View

Job Title Research Specialist II (Small Ruminant)
Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Adloc  Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job  Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job  Description Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this  addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.____________________________________________________________________________The Research Specialist II, under general supervision research work involving performance of assignments which may involve planning and directing certain phases of research projects with small ruminants.

This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Conducts daily observation of research animals, health monitoring, body condition scoring, weighing, measurements, and ensuring compliance with animal care and use standards require continuous oversight and hands-on labor.

Support faculty and staff with routine animal care, breeding preparation, experiment setup, and annual production program activities requires consistent technical support.

Collect biological samples, recording experimental measurements, conducting analyses/tests, compiling research data, and supporting projections are core research functions of the position.

Coordinate with other farm enterprises and ensuring operational alignment across research and livestock units requires ongoing collaboration and communication.

Participate in institutional events, committees, outreach activities.

Performs other duties as assigned to support broader college and research center operations.

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences or Veterinary Medicine.

Six years of related experience in animal research (Sample collection, blood and tissue collection), research experiments with farm animals and/or slaughterhouses and scientific writing (Abstracts, Manuscripts).Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master degree in Animal Science, Agricultural sciences or Animal production.

Solid understanding in animal husbandry practices.

Research experience with ruminants (sheep, goats, or cattle).Experience writing manuscripts, scientific abstracts.

Other Requirements:

Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

Ability to exert heavy force.

Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

Job Posting Close Date:07/10/2026

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