Animal Research Assistant: Ag Tech & Care

Laseagrant; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Assistant Agricultural Research Technician in Dixon Springs, IL to support animal research, teaching, demonstrations, and production. The role involves team-based duties across diet prep, data collection, animal care, and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting with breeding and health observations, and ensuring a clean, safe work environment while handling livestock and equipment in a research setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Illinois vehicle operator's license.
• Two years of general agricultural experience or related duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and feed animals according to protocols and maintain records.
• Maintain health, breeding data, and other production records.
• Clean, bed, and repair animal pens and facilities; monitor animal welfare.
• Operate farm equipment safely (tractors, loaders, PTO, etc.).
• Support teaching, research, and demonstration activities with animals.

Skills

Animal care & handling

Safety procedures

Pesticide knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework in agriculture

Associate's degree in agriculture

90 semester hours toward degree

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Assistant Agricultural Research Technician in Dixon Springs, IL to support animal research, teaching, demonstrations, and production. The role involves team-based duties across diet prep, data collection, animal care, and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting with breeding and health observations, and ensuring a clean, safe work environment while handling livestock and equipment in a research setting.