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Research Specialist - Livestock

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Carrington, ND
Salary
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Industry
Agriculture
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Description:
This position is a 75% research technician position at an agricultural research center (Carrington, ND) livestock program, which carries a concurrent advanced degree program. Participation in research trials involving beef cattle, including data and sample collection, diet formulation, feeding management, and animal husbandry is expected. Technical assistance in planning, conducting, and publishing research projects is also expected. Training and assisting graduate and undergraduate students with analyses and data collection, supervising hourly labor, and collaborating with other research faculty and technicians to conduct program related research is expected. This position also carries responsibilities for physically feeding and caring for livestock during both routine animal husbandry practices and research activities and operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities improvements.

Position requires diverse skills with major responsibilities to include animal care and handling including weighing and vaccinations, preparation of feed rations, feed delivery, assisting cows with birthing, collecting research data, operating all equipment and addressing facility needs such as maintaining water supply and pen structures.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's of Science degree in related field.
• Two years' hands-on experience in livestock production, management and care.
• Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of feedlot equipment.
• Experience with administering vaccinations, related animal health inputs and procedures.
• Computer experience, including working with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work extended days and select weekends along with maintaining consistent work schedule.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Greater than three years' experience of direct participation in livestock production and management.
• Experience with assisting cows at calving and calf care.
• Experience with livestock research procedures and trial management.
• Experience with equipment operation including hay and forage harvest.

Physical Demands:
Stand, walk, work with hands, reach frequently. Frequent climbing on and off of equipment. Moderate requirement for lifting.
Working with beef cows during calving, working with large and strong animals including beef bulls, handling farm chemicals, working in a dusty environment, working outdoors during extreme winter weather conditions.

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Carrington, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Academic Department
    • Bismarck Tribune
    • CareerFargo.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Fargo Forum
    • JobsHQ
    • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Job Service of North Dakota
    • NDSU Employee
    • NDSU Website
    • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
    • Professional Publication/Organization Website
    • University Placement Office
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Other (Please specify below)
  6. If Other, please specify:
    (Open Ended Question)
  7. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. Would you be able to work with pesticides?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. Do you have a current Commercial Pesticide Applicators License in North Dakota or the ability to attain one?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
  2. Veterans Administration Letter
  3. Other Document 1
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Unofficial Transcript 2


Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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58102
United States

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