Beef Research Operations Technician III; Ithaca, NE

Beef Research Operations Technician III (Ithaca, NE)

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 provides a commercial‑scale, state‑of‑the‑art feedlot for world‑class research projects, teaching, and extension opportunities. It also serves as a testbed where industry partners can see new and emerging technologies in action.

• 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 for research technicians and student workers.
• Assist with record‑keeping requirements and ensure trial protocols are followed accurately.
• Assist graduate students with data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or a related field plus one year of livestock operations experience; or
• Associate degree in animal science or a 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).
• Experience with livestock feeding and health.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.
• BQA and IACUC certification within 6 months of hire.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Criminal history background check required.

• 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.

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