Beef Research Operations Technician III; Ithaca, NE

Working Title

Beef Research Operations Technician III (Ithaca, NE)

Animal Science-0830

The UNL Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska. The $7.2 million facility paves the way for world‑class research projects and teaching and extension opportunities in a commercial‑scale, state‑of‑the‑art feedlot. In addition, the facility serves as a one‑of‑a‑kind testbed where industry partners can see how new and emerging technologies work.

ENREEC is located close to Fremont, Ashland, and Wahoo and is just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.

• 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. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician III.

• 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
• Retirement plans with university match

• 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 operation experience; OR
• High school diploma or equivalency plus five (5) years of livestock operation experience. Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Livestock feeding and health experience.
• Livestock equipment operation 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.

$22.00/hr minimum

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