Wildlife Research Technician I (Field & Data)

Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Kingsville (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University–Kingsville, located in Kingsville, TX, is seeking a Research Technician I for the SPEC Lab in the Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. The position runs from January 2027 to May 2027 and supports field and data collection efforts across multiple study sites in South Texas.

The role involves trapping and collaring wildlife, camera-grid operations, data management, and collaboration with private landowners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• US driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in trapping, capturing, and collaring of bobcats and coyotes.
• Deployment and maintenance of a remote camera grid.
• Operate a trapping grid for small mammals and manage traps as needed.
• Respond to mortality and collar drop events for collared animals.
• Enter, organize, and maintain field data in a database.
• Track collared animals using telemetry and download collar data.
• Collect and organize biological samples (hair, scat, etc.).
• Assist with classification of remote camera images.

Skills

multitask

data management

field work

communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas A&M University–Kingsville, located in Kingsville, TX, is seeking a Research Technician I for the SPEC Lab in the Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. The position runs from January 2027 to May 2027 and supports field and data collection efforts across multiple study sites in South Texas.

The role involves trapping and collaring wildlife, camera-grid operations, data management, and collaboration with private landowners.