TTU Research Aide - Animal and Food Sciences
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor
Location
Lubbock
Position TitleTTU Research Aide - Animal and Food Sciences
Job Code43253
DisciplineAnimal and Food Sciences
Position DescriptionThis position provides essential operational support for departmental research and specialized teaching activities in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. Serving as the Departmental Safety Officer, the position manages purchasing, maintenance, and service functions that sustain safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations. Responsibilities include coordinating shared laboratory facilities, overseeing equipment maintenance and chemical safety, and supporting faculty, staff, and students in the proper use of space and resources.
The position is critical to maintaining research continuity, safety compliance, and operational efficiency in support of the department's mission in teaching, research, and outreach.
The position works collaboratively with faculty, investigators, and university service units to identify and resolve laboratory needs related to equipment, supplies, and facilities. This includes coordinating with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Operations, and other research services to address maintenance and safety issues, manage work orders, and monitor shared environments. This role requires strong organizational and problem‑solving skills to anticipate needs, coordinate priorities, and ensure compliance with university standards while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.
the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) doctoral‐research extensive, Hispanic‑Serving, and state‑assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850‑acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan‑area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls more than 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two‑thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.
Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:
Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family‑friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.
Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever‑evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
The Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources includes the departments of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Soil Science, and Veterinary Sciences, along with multiple research centers and institutes. The College houses eight major research centers and institutes: the Center for Agriscience Communications, Davis College Water Center, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Institute for Genomics of Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance, International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness, International Center for Food Industry Excellence, Texas Cooperative Research Unit, and the Thornton Agricultural Finance Institute.
Davis College enrolls more than 2,700 undergraduate students and more than 500 graduate students. The College sustains approximately 110 tenure‑track faculty, 40 non‑tenure‑track faculty, and more than 165 support staff. Faculty across Davis College generated approximately $17.3 million in federal and…
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