Beef Research Operations Technician III; Ithaca, NE

Beef Research Operations Technician III (Ithaca, NE)

Working Title:

Beef Research Operations Technician III (Ithaca, NE)
Department:
Animal Science-0830

Requisition Number: S_260380
Posting Open Date: 05/26/2026
Application Review Date: 06/08/2026

Location:

Ithaca, NE

The University of Nebraska‑Lincoln’s Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska. The $7.2 million facility supports world‑class research projects and teaching opportunities in a commercial‑scale, state‑of‑the‑art feedlot.

• Supervise daily tasks of feedlot research technicians and student workers.
• Assist with daily management of pasture or grazing and feedlot livestock working with research technicians and student workers.
• Meet with supervisors to plan research activities including tasks of research technicians and student workers.
• Assist in record keeping requirements and trial protocols are accomplished and followed for accuracy.
• Assist graduate students with data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BQA and IACUC certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field plus one year of livestock operations experience; OR
• Associate degree in animal science or related field plus three (3) years of livestock operations experience; OR
• High school diploma or equivalency plus five (5) years of livestock operations experience. Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Livestock feeding and health experience.
• Proficient in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

• Supervisory experience.
• Research experience and knowledge.
• Ability to use Excel or similar program for maintaining spreadsheets, generating reports, and basic data analysis.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education.

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