Farm Technician
University of Arkansas•Fayetteville, AR
3d
About The Position
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent will assist with in-house bird studies aimed at reducing antibiotic use and pathogenic infections and improving overall food safety. Incumbent will also assist with poultry litter amendment studies aimed at reducing ammonia emissions in houses for improving animal welfare and environmental sustainability. The incumbent will oversee data collection, fieldwork, and processing of samples.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Biology or related field
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in poultry production.
Responsibilities
- Assist with in-house bird studies aimed at reducing antibiotic use and pathogenic infections and improving overall food safety.
- Assist with poultry litter amendment studies aimed at reducing ammonia emissions in houses for improving animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
- Oversee data collection
- Oversee fieldwork
- Oversee processing of samples.
Benefits
- The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
