Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman
About The Position
About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
