Manager

Texas A&M University; Bryan, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

Teacher Retirement System

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Research Operations Manager for the Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Building at the RELLIS campus, Bryan, TX. This 12-month, 100% AgriLife Research role coordinates multiple projects, oversees compliance, and supports teaching and extension activities.

You will work closely with principal investigators, manage space and calendars, train users, assist with billing and reporting, and help prepare manuscripts and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; publication record.
• Strong team-building, collaboration, and project-management abilities.
• Highly organized with professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research projects and schedules.
• Write protocols for animal care and IBC; ensure compliance.
• Oversee livestock, facilities, and training for users.
• Assist with budgeting, billing, and reporting.
• Support manuscript drafting and presentations.
• Coordinate building and equipment maintenance; other duties.

Skills

Project management

Team-building

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science/related field

Master’s Degree in Animal Science/related field

Ph.D. in Animal Science/related field

Job description

Job Title & Details

Job TitleManager Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Research Director Programs Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

About Texas A&M AgriLife

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

Position Information

This position will be 12 months and 100% AgriLife 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.

Position Responsibilities

• 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.

Administrative Relationships

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Location and Facilities

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...

What You Need to Know Salary

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

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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 theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

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

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Security Notification

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.