Cattleman

Bimeda • San Angelo, TX

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Cattleman to join our animal health organization. This role is responsible for the daily care, health monitoring, and handling of livestock (with a focus on cattle) used in vaccine production and development, efficacy studies, and biologics production, ensuring animal welfare and strict compliance with USDA, GLP/GCP, and biosecurity standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Familiarity with vaccine handling, cold chain storage, and injection techniques (IM, SQ, ID)
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs. and perform physical labor outdoors or in barn/lab settings
• Comfortable working with large animals, including those that may be unpredictable or difficult to handle
• Strong attention to detail and precise, compliant record-keeping skills
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written study protocols exactly

Nice To Haves

• associate or bachelor's degree in animal science, veterinary technology, or related field preferred
• Previous experience in livestock production, veterinary biologics, or animal research/clinical trials preferred
• Understanding of GLP, GCP, USDA / APHIS regulations and animal welfare standards
• 2 to 3 years of ranch hand / livestock handling experience

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, and provide daily husbandry for livestock housed in research or production facilities
• Administer vaccines, challenge inoculations, and treatments according to study protocols study director supervision
• Monitor animal health and clinical signs before and after vaccination or challenge, recording observations accurately
• Collect biological samples (blood, serum, tissue, swabs) for titer testing, serology, and efficacy analysis
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and USDA regulatory requirements
• Follow strict biosecurity, quarantine, and containment protocols to prevent cross-contamination between study groups
• Assist study directors with study setup, randomization, and animal identification (ear tags, RFID)
• Clean, and sanitize, equipment between studies
• Restrain and handle animals safely during vaccination, sample collection, and clinical exams
• Report adverse reactions or health concerns immediately to the study director
• Maintain livestock facilities including working pens and traps
• Maintain inventory and proper storage (e.g., cold chain) of vaccines, biologics and medical supplies
• Support necropsy or end-of-study procedures as required by the protocol
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and program objectives.

Benefits

• Bimeda is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED