Job Title
Research Specialist I (Animal Management and Parasitology)
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,562.34 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Specialist will be responsible for conducting work in Goat Management and Parasitology. Working is performed under general supervision and evaluated based on the project's outcome and assigned tasks. The position requires laboratory (50 % FTE) and fieldwork (50 % FTE) with animals.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
Assess Animal Health by checking Fecal egg counts, FAMACHA score, and body condition score.
Compiles and reviews data and metadata. Keeping records of treated animals on the farm is required.
Collects samples and measurement data from experiments. Sample collection includes blood, tissue, rumen fluid, and fecal samples.
Performs analysis and tests. McMaster technique for fecal egg counts, packed cellular volume for blood samples, and body weight.
Extracts, collects and compiles data. Maintains databases and extends projections.
Develops and maintains training materials for external users. Providing regular maintenance on microscopes for fecal egg counts, micro-centrifuges, and FAMACHA cards.
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree.
Four years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualification:
Ability to work with Sheep and Goats.
Other Requirements:
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
Ability to exert heavy force.
Working beyond regular business hours and/or working on weekends.
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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.
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.
