CMP Technical Services Specialist III

Job Title

CMP Technical Services Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Comparative Medicine Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

$24.53 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 Comparative Medicine Program (CMP) enhances excellence in research and teaching at Texas A&M through high quality animal care. We provide a variety of services to researchers at the university through standard and specialized facilities. These services include the procurement of animals and animal husbandry supplies, provision of veterinary care, use of CMP surgical facilities, a polyclonal antibody production service, technical support services, and animal use training services. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/manage-research/cmp.

What We Want

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in animal health and biomedical research across multiple species to join our team as a CMP Technical Services Specialist III. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical skills in animal care and clinical support, possess excellent communication and organizational abilities, show commitment to training and mentoring others, and demonstrate an ability to work independently with minor direct supervision. They should be proactive in managing breeding colonies, supporting veterinary procedures, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and record-keeping. A collaborative spirit, attention to detail, a drive to learn new skills, and a passion for improving animal welfare and research outcomes are essential for success in this role.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $24.53-$26.98

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a biomedical research environment with a strong emphasis on animal health.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Must be able to obtain American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification within one year of employment.

• Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle driver license within 30 days of employment.

• Successful completion of a minimum of 3 CMP Laboratory Animal Science Courses within the first year in this position.

• Successful completion of Barrier Colony Management, Good Laboratory Practices and SBAT training within first year in this position.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate competent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area.

• Evidence of increasing levels of responsibility in previous jobs either programmatic or supervisory.

• Six years of experience performing technical procedures (ex: blood collection, injection, anesthesia, handling, and restraint).on a variety of animal species including but not limited to rodents, companion, or agricultural species.

Responsibilities

• Breeding Colony Management- Manages the daily care of breeding colonies, selection of new breeders based on expressed goals of the investigators, and maintaining breeding records. Performs technical services related to breeding colony management such as tail snips for genotyping, ear tagging, ear notching, and ear punching. Tracks time and resources used and updates the billing log monthly. Submits transfer request documents to husbandry and clearly