Agricultural Research Technician I – Feedlot
Full Time
University of Nebraska / USMARC
https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/clay-center-ne/marc/
Clay Center, NE
Provide variety of basic agricultural duties to support research and production activities at an agricultural research facility in the beef livestock production area. Responsibilities include
general care and husbandry for approximately 6500-head feedlot, maintenance of pens, machinery, and fences. Collection of research data. Irregular hours. Work in inclement weather
required. Travel between feeding locations and facilities required. Experience in the care and riding of horses is a plus.
High School Diploma plus one year beef livestock production experience required; equivalent education/experience will be considered. Precision, accuracy, and attention to detail necessary.
Ability to maintain and operate equipment associated with feedlot operation. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet UNL driver eligibility requirements.
Criminal history background check and physical required.
Associate degree in Animal Science or related field preferred. Knowledge of horse care. Ability to care for, saddle, and ride horses to sort individual animals from groups in a feedlot pen setting.
$16.00/hr. minimum
Contact Sheila Trampe @ 402-762-4150 or Email: sheila.trampe@usda.gov Apply Online at: https://employment.unl.edu
Search Requisition: S_220582 (or) Search Keywords: Clay Center