Agricultural Research Technician - Hands-On Animal Care

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Assistant Agricultural Research Technician in Dixon Springs, IL to support agricultural animal research, teaching, demonstration, and production within a team-based environment.

You will perform diet preparation and feeding, assist with research protocols and data collection, maintain animal health records, clean and maintain facilities, and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Illinois vehicle operator's license(s).
• Two years (24 months) from: A) coursework in agriculture/animal science/environmental science etc., or B) general agricultural experience performing animal duties.

Responsabilidades

• Diet preparation and feeding of animals: receiving, processing, mixing, storing, and delivering food.
• Assist with research protocols and data collection; maintain records for experimental and herd animals.
• Clean, bedding, and repair animal pens and facilities as needed.
• Maintenance of mechanized equipment, tools, and facilities.
• Recordkeeping of health, breeding, and production data.
• Prepare livestock for teaching, research, and demonstration purposes; move animals as needed.
• Adhere to safety practices and operate equipment appropriately; work with farmers and staff.

Conocimientos

Care and safe handling of agricultural

Pesticide knowledge for crops and anim

Flexibility and reliability

Educación

Two years of coursework in agriculture/animal science or related field

General agricultural experience in animal farming

Descripción del empleo

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Assistant Agricultural Research Technician in Dixon Springs, IL to support agricultural animal research, teaching, demonstration, and production within a team-based environment.

You will perform diet preparation and feeding, assist with research protocols and data collection, maintain animal health records, clean and maintain facilities, and ensure safe operation of equipment.