Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory

Job Title

Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Global Health Research Complex

Proposed Minimum Salary

$19.29 hourly

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

Who We Are

The Global Health Research Complex (GHRC) at Texas A&M University is a brand new state-of-the-art biocontainment research facility that will improve animal and human health within the State of Texas, across the United States, and around the globe. The GHRC supports and advances multi-disciplinary large animal and insect vector research, education, and training opportunities for faculty at Texas A&M and their partners from other academic institutions and industry. To learn more, visit

What We Want

The Global Health Research Complex (GHRC) is seeking an Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory to perform daily animal care and husbandry in ABSL-2 and BSL-3 environments. We want a candidate who supports our commitment to promote a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences per our Core Values, with an Associate's degree in an agricultural or animal-related field (or equivalent experience), and three years of experience with large animals like cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, and goats. Preferred qualifications include experience in biocontainment programs (BSL-2, ABSL-2, BSL-3, ABSL-3, or BSL-3Ag), working with wildlife species, experience in an animal research facility, and over a year of full-time animal handling and care, ideally within the TAMU System. We seek a team player who promotes collaboration and cooperation. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.

What You Need To Know

Pay : $19.29 / hr

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience :

• Associates degree in an agricultural or animal-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years' experience with large animal species such as cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and goats.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities

Other Requirements and Factors :

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

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 / Veterans / Disability Employer.