Research Manager - Titonka, IA

IOWA SELECT FARMS LLLPTitonka, IA
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About The Position

This person is responsible to work and assist in the day-to-day operational management of Iowa Select Farms research sites. Internal and/or external personnel will determine feeding and management protocols but will be followed for feed trials.

Requirements

  • Education/ Experience: Previous experience in swine production operations is desired with an interest in swine research and a general ability to follow protocols and given attention to detail

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in both written and verbal communication is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Care and management of animals to ensure that all animal well-being policies are followed:
  • Animals are properly fed.
  • Water is available.
  • Observation of all animals daily and ensuring sick animals are properly treated.
  • Overall animal conditions are evaluated and maintained.
  • Follow proper steps for timely euthanasia and be able to identify when it is needed
  • Care and management of facilities to ensure that:
  • Fans, curtains, heaters and other equipment are working properly
  • Ventilation equipment is adjusted to provide proper environment.
  • Facilities are kept clean, including power washing and disinfecting.
  • Facilities are organized and required between groups of pigs or as needed.
  • Receive newly weaned pigs or feeder pigs and count, sort, size and determine rejects and destroy in accordance with research protocol. Communicate this information to appropriate managers and supervisors immediately.
  • Oversee and assist with loading and unloading activities.
  • Procure, administer and dispense medications and vaccinations according to ISF protocols.
  • Recognize and react to ventilation, feed, water and health problems in production facilities.
  • Monitor overall health of pigs and communicate with Staff Veterinarian (Supervisor) on proper care and treatment of pigs.
  • Weigh animals routinely in accordance with trial protocols.
  • Move animals using safe handling practices.
  • Maintain accurate written and computer records as required by trial protocols.
  • Conduct minor repair and maintenance on facilities during grow out and between groups.
  • Understand and operate Automated Feed delivery system.
  • Computer knowledge/ skills- able to run reports, data entry, email, word documents, excel documents, and able to navigate the tools site to be able to find important company documents.
  • Responsible to understand and troubleshoot alarm systems and calls and ensure a response is initiated for 100% of these calls.
  • Data entry for farm- including vaccinations, tools systems, feed order, and environmental.
  • Identify animals needing timely euthanasia.
  • Complete euthanasia process according to ISF protocols.
  • Responsible for ensuring employees work in a safe manner and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required, keeping employees motivated to perform at a high level to achieve production results and ensure all employees are being trained.
  • Collaborate with other departments within the company.
  • Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
  • Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment
  • Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs
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