research specialist i - College Station, TX , USA, United States - Texas A&M University

Description

Job Title

Research Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med Pathobiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.

Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center.

Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year.

We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs. To learn more, please visit our website

What we want

The Research Specialist I, under general supervision performs semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of assignments requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures.

Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on the successful completion of tasks assigned.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.


Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science, Animal Science or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting, in veterinary research or related areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to discuss veterinary medicine in a clinical setting. Working with databases and sample management systems such as LIMS.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree and four years of experience in veterinary medicine.
• Experience working with veterinarians and clients in a research and clinical setting. Strong ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication in English. Must be an effective communicator and very detail oriented.

Responsibilities:

• Veterinary medical biobank technical duties: Assists faculty, residents, and interns with collection of biological samples from client-owned patients. Obtains client consent, keeps detailed and accurate records, ensures compliance and follows laboratory procedures and SOPs for proper sample processing and shipment. May establish and update working SOPs for sample collection and processing, maintain laboratory equipment and knowledge of laboratory safety and compliance. Performs assays to assess quality of samples. Performs genetic analysis on some samples.
• Veterinary clinical trial administration: Assists faculty, interns, residents and other technical staff with observations for clinical trial patients in the hospital. May obtain patient history and client consent, take patient vital signs, administer study drugs and placebo medications via IM, IV, PO, Sub-Q , assist with the collection of a patient's blood, urine, and/or tissues and submit samples to the appropriate department for processing. Maintains complete and accurate medical records and excellent communication between team members who are involved in clinical trials.
• Administrative Support: Assists faculty, residents, and interns with clinical trial management. May assist in animal IACUC protocol preparation, design study data collection forms, perform data entry, prepare and maintain study binders, use social media for patient recruitment, work with Marketing and Communications to aid in recruitment efforts, ensure study compliance, obtain client follow up, and provide detailed record keeping. May perform various administrative tasks such as ordering and maintenance of supplies and shipping samples.

Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached.

Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.