Animal Scientists

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Animal Scientist to conduct research on genetics, nutrition, and reproduction of domestic farm animals. You'll study nutritional requirements and advise producers on enhancing animal production. The role requires strong communication skills to relay findings to various audiences and critical thinking to solve related challenges. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, SAS, and Tableau is essential, along with knowledge in relevant scientific methods.

Qualifications

Understand the science of animal genetics, nutrition, and reproduction.
Communicate research findings effectively to various audiences.
Utilize critical thinking to solve problems in animal science.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on domestic farm animals' genetics and nutrition.
Communicate findings to the scientific community and producers.
Advise producers on improving animal production techniques.

Skills

Science

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAS

SQL

Tableau

ESRI ArcGIS software

Job description

Animal Scientist

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Life As an Animal Scientist

Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.
Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, using principles of genetics.
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.

Animal Scientist Skills

Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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