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Posted: 29-Aug-24
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 93308
Requisition Number: S_240860
Department: Animal Science-0830
Description of Work:
The Animal Science Department's Cow-Calf unit conducts research on genetics/genomics, reproductive physiology, and diseases that affect herd management practices (ie. Pinkeye, nutritional supplementation) in beef cattle with the goals of increasing herd fertility and longevity. This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead and Ithaca, NE. The Center is an easy 30-minute drive from either Lincoln or Omaha.
As a Cow-Calf Technician II, you will:
As a Cow-Calf Technician II, you will:
- Be responsible for the daily feeding, health, and care of the cattle and carrying out a summer grazing plan.
- Assist in research trials, which include weighing and collecting blood, hair, and other tissue samples, as well as bull data for the annual teaching herd bull sale.
- Operate tractors and trucks to feed cattle.
- Maintain equipment and facilities at the cow/calf unit.
- Perform record keeping during calving, breeding, and health treatment throughout the year.
- Perform 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 ENREEC personnel.
- Supervise 2 to 4 student employees on a day-to-day basis.
Position may require irregular hours and work in inclement weather. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:
- Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
- Retirement plans with university match
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
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:
- High school diploma or GED plus four years' paid or unpaid cattle operations experience, OR
- Associate degree in animal science, agriculture, or related field plus two years' paid or unpaid cattle operations experience; additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
- Artificial insemination certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, estrus detection, and calving experience.
- Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment and vehicles.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
- Supervisory experience.
Posted Salary: $18.50/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.
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