Ruminant Digestion Technician

Overview

Working Title Ruminant Digestion Technician

Department Animal Science-0830

Description Of Work

As a Ruminant Digestion Technician, you will:

• Manage experimental cattle and sheep in the ruminant nutrition research area.
• Provide care for livestock animals (beef cattle, sheep) in close quarters.
• Evaluate health of animals to identify potential concerns and coordinate with the team to address as soon as possible.
• Supervise student workers and other staff including scheduling, task assignment, and providing instruction.
• Collect research data and maintain detailed records.
• Monitor and troubleshoot facility operation systems.
• Maintain feed and other supplies, ordering as needed.

This position requires working with livestock animals in close quarters. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II.

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When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

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• Associate degree in animal science or related field plus two years of experience working with livestock animals. Additional years of completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with livestock research, data collection, and records management.
• Experience leading a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy necessary.

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field preferred but not required.
• Training in animal research techniques preferred.

Posted Salary $20.00/hr minimum