Research Specialist III

Job Title

Research Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

National Center For Therapeutics Manufacturing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Research Specialist III, under general direction, performs research work involving performance of assignments which may involve planning and directing certain phases of research projects.

The Research Specialist for Bioprocessing will be responsible for developing and writing procedures for cGMP bioprocessing for client use and for incorporation into courses.

Responsibilities:

• Leads downstream processing activities for client contract research projects.
• Supports course development and training deliveries by developing and teaching modules on downstream bioprocessing.
• Advises on equipment procurement to support downstream activities.
• Serves as cGMP lead when developing materials related to qualification, validation, deviation management, and quality assurance.
• Cross trains on upstream activities and provides backup support as needed.
• Delivers lectures and hands-on technical training program that meets the mission of the NCTM.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Eight years of related experience

What is helpful:

• Master’s Degree or above preferred
• cGMP experience
• Experience in the of biopharmaceutical industry with experience in upstream or downstream processing
• Additional experience with Cytiva AKTA systems including method writing in UNICORN, and Repligen TFF systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing (NCTM)

The National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing (NCTM) is a first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary workforce education institution and biopharmaceutical manufacturing center, located at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The NCTM’s workforce development mission is to provide education, training, and outreach programs to produce a highly skilled workforce for the vital U.S. and global pharmaceutical industry.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards through competitive and equitable pay, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.  Exemplify equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.