Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Texas A&M University System • Overton, TX

5d • $45,000

About The Position

Research Assistant - (beef cattle herdsman) responsible for performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in beef cattle research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

Requirements

• BS degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Computer knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience in haying operations.
• Must be able to operate tractors and equipment such as hay equipment, fertilizer buggy, trip feeder, planter, sprayer, pasture mower, etc.
• Must be able to pen cattle.
• Must be able to drive tractor and operate equipment.
• Physical labor required.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of at least 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with reproductive technologies (estrous synchronization, AI, ultrasonography and animal health is preferred).

Responsibilities

• General cattle duties in all facets of cow/calf operation to include calving, identifying and treatment of sick cattle, feeding, heat detection, hauling, weighing, which requires operating an Agency vehicle to perform duties.
• Handle cattle in a low stress manner.
• Pasture management
• Heifer and bull development
• Managing stocker cattle
• Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Keeps detailed cattle records for calving, breeding, weights, culling, etc.
• Fence repair and construction
• Keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Assists with purchasing, reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level