Goat Manager)

Louisiana State University

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide broad technical research and management support for the LSU AgCenter Central Station Horse and Sheep/Goat Units. Requires knowledge of research procedures and philosophy, and practical application in a field research setting. Specific responsibilities will include day-to-day management of horses, goats and sheep, which supports teaching, research, and extension functions for the School of Animal Sciences. Duties include animal health care and biosecurity, research data collection, production records, animal inventory maintenance, and related duties. Responsibilities also include pasture management, infrastructure maintenance, farm equipment maintenance and repair, general budget management, and supervision of two full-time employees and numerous part-time student workers. This position reports to the Resident Director of Central Research Station administratively but works closely with faculty and the administrative head of the School of Animal Sciences with respect to teaching, research, and extension programs. This position will also be expected to interact with, assist, and support Animal Science Department graduate students, the AgCenter Institutional Veterinarian, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, and with any other departmental personnel conducting research or teaching activities at this location. The successful candidate will also assist in lectures within their area of expertise and oversee laboratories taught at the Horse and Sheep/Goat units.

Requirements

Baccalaureate and/or Master's degree in Animal Science or closely related field.
Knowledge and experience in working in an agricultural research setting dealing with animal production
Working knowledge of farming practices, including pesticide applications and operation of farm machine1y
Practical experience in managing animal herds (horses, goats, sheep)
Organizational skills to maintain records and assist in data collection
Computer skills

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of horses, goats and sheep
Animal health care and biosecurity
Research data collection
Production records
Animal inventory maintenance
Pasture management
Infrastructure maintenance
Farm equipment maintenance and repair
General budget management
Supervision of two full-time employees and numerous part-time student workers
Assist in lectures within their area of expertise
Oversee laboratories taught at the Horse and Sheep/Goat units

Benefits

retirement
multiple medical insurance options
supplemental insurances (dental, life. long-term disability. accident vision, long-term care. etc.)
Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
university holidays ( 14 per year. typically includes a week off at Christmas)
generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program
possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses oi'the LSU System

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