Research Technician I

Job Title

Research Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Temporary Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks. The selected applicant will assist the Feline Research Program with multiple projects involving wild cats and other wildlife in South Texas and possibly other locations. The selected applicant will assist research and duties by students and staff, and overall support of their various activities and needs by the Program. Position is temporary ending May 15, 2026. 

  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collects samples and measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials. 

• Collects and compiles data. Computes, quantitates, and extends projections.  

• Assembles and operates technical equipment.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field experiments and consults in developing procedures. 

 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. 

 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Assists with overall field work 

• Conducts and assist with carnivore (ocelot, bobcat, skunks) captures and animal handling 

• Assist with non-invasive surveys (e.g., scat collection and remote camera traps)  

• Establishment and checking of remote camera stations  

• Assists with VHF and GPS telemetry and remote sensing efforts 

• Crawling through dense brush and rangelands to achieve project objectives 

• Cares for vehicles and equipment 

• Assist with other aspects of project activities 

• Work on some weekends will be required 

Minimum Requirements 

Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience – Two years of related experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.  

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.  

Physical Requirements – Ability to crawl through brush during difficult conditions (heat, humidity, etc.) and to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Other Requirements

• Work beyond normal business hours and work on weekends not exceeding 40 hour work week. 

• This position is located in Kingsville, TX and is not remote. 

• Some overnight stays at remote or distant locations may be required. 

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.