Research Technician I
Research Technician I Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department
Citrus Center Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate Job Location
Kingsville, Texas Job Type
Staff Job Description A Research Technician, under general supervision is sought to work on a project supporting the transition to the Black Pupae Strain (BPS) of the Mexican fruit flies by the USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Science and Technology. The project will develop new and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for closed colony rearing to support PPQ field operations and improve the current cage design used by domestic US field operations to support BPS flies. The successful candidate will conduct research trials, collect vital data, and contribute to the development of robust quality control measures. The funding is for one year appointment, with possibility of extension. Position is located in Weslaco, TX. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain closed colony BPS rearing within a containment laboratory stetting
- Oversee egg collection, larval tray seeding, and general insect husbandry practices.
- Ensure strict adherence to containment protocol and biosecurity measures.
- Monitor and record BPS quality control metrics for larvae and pupae at each
- generation
- Collect data to compare rearing progression timelines and evaluate the effectiveness of checkpoint systems against conventional rearing protocols
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends, not to exceed 40 hrs. in a work week.
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