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Posted: 29-Mar-23
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 85214
Requisition Number: S_230339
Department: Animal Science-0830
Description of Work:
Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.
We invest in our employees:
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- No-cost life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
- Exclusive staff discounts
- Continuous improvement and innovation
- Professional development through training and education
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- And many more!
As a Cow/Calf Husbandry Technician, you will:
- Be responsible for the daily feeding, health, and care of the cattle.
- Carry out a summer grazing plan.
- Assist in research trials, which include weighing and collection of blood, hair, and other tissue as well as bull data for annual teaching herd bull sale.
- Operate tractors and trucks to feed cattle.
- Maintain equipment and facilities at the cow/calf unit.
- Keep records during calving, breeding, and health treatment throughout the year.
- Complete artificial insemination and estrus detection of cows for breeding, thus AI certification is required.
- Communicate between local farmers and ranchers in the area, as well as all other ENREC personnel.
- Supervise 2 to 4 student employees on a day to day basis.
Requires AI certification. This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Education, and Extension Center near Mead, NE. Conveniently located close to both Omaha and Lincoln!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree plus two years of cattle operation experience; equivalent education/experience considered. Artificial insemination, estrus detection, and calving experience. Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment and vehicles. Valid Nebraska driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's degree in agriculture. Supervisory experience.
Posted Salary: $17.50/hr minimum
Job Type: Full-Time
About University of Nebraska Lincoln
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.
https://careers.aaai.org/jobs/18383047/cow-calf-husbandry-technician-mead-ne
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