Animal Research Technician — Field & Lab Support

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Dubois (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Dubois, ID, focuses on Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research. The position supports animal research through care, sample handling, and data collection, while operating related farm equipment.

Responsibilities include assisting with pasture management and maintaining detailed records. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and consistency in a research farm setting in Idaho.

Qualifications

• Qualifying experience is related to animal care, lab, pasture, or feedlot tasks and record keeping.
• Education: bachelor’s degree with biology, chemistry, math, or related coursework.
• Graduate study or combined education/experience may supplement required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in animal care and feeding.
• Handle samples and perform routine data collection.
• Operate and maintain research and farm equipment.
• Keep detailed experimental records and support pasture improvements.

Skills

Animal care

Data collection

Sample handling

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related fields

Tools

Farm equipment operation

Animal care equipment

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Dubois, ID, focuses on Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research. The position supports animal research through care, sample handling, and data collection, while operating related farm equipment.

Responsibilities include assisting with pasture management and maintaining detailed records. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and consistency in a research farm setting in Idaho.