Research Manager - Titonka, IA

IOWA SELECT FARMS LLLP•Titonka, IA

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