Research Assistant/Farm Technicians
University of Arkansas System
•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Research Assistant/Farm Technician to assist the Livestock Technician in the management of the UAPB Livestock Farm. This role involves managing various livestock animals and supporting research projects. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high-quality, affordable education with a personal touch, fostering an environment of learning, growth, and productivity.
Requirements
- Assist with daily livestock care, including feeding, watering, and monitoring animal health and behavior.
- Support research projects by collecting, recording, and organizing experimental data.
- Maintain accurate records of animal weights, feed intake, growth performance, and breeding activities.
- Assist with handling and restraining animals during research procedures and routine health checks.
- Prepare research plots, pens, and equipment for experiments and demonstrations.
- Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, soil moisture, and pasture quality.
- Assist faculty, farm managers, and graduate students with ongoing agricultural and livestock studies.
- Maintain cleanliness and biosecurity standards in the barns, pens, and research facilities.
- Operate and maintain basic farm equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
- Participate in educational outreach activities, demonstrations, and student training events.
- Support sustainable farming and conservation practices implemented on the farm.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily livestock care, including feeding, watering, and monitoring animal health and behavior.
- Support research projects by collecting, recording, and organizing experimental data.
- Maintain accurate records of animal weights, feed intake, growth performance, and breeding activities.
- Assist with handling and restraining animals during research procedures and routine health checks.
- Prepare research plots, pens, and equipment for experiments and demonstrations.
- Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, soil moisture, and pasture quality.
- Assist faculty, farm managers, and graduate students with ongoing agricultural and livestock studies.
- Maintain cleanliness and biosecurity standards in the barns, pens, and research facilities.
- Operate and maintain basic farm equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
- Participate in educational outreach activities, demonstrations, and student training events.
- Support sustainable farming and conservation practices implemented on the farm.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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