Animal Technician - 1203

Langston University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Langston University is seeking three AIGR Animal Technician positions for the Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. This 12-month, full-time role supports daily animal maintenance, research and extension activities within the AIGR Farms program.

The successful candidates will provide care for goats and farm dogs, assist in breeding and milking activities, and help maintain records and compliance with farm protocols. High School/GED required; salary range $35,000-$40,000.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required, degree must be conferred on or before start date.
• Ability to understand oral and written documentation and communicate effectively in various situations.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
• Able to work with university students.
• Able to operate (or willing to learn to operate) tools, machinery, and equipment common to farming operations.
• Team player and show mutual respect for faculty, staff, students, and producers.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed and water for goats and farm dogs.
• Cleaning of dairy barn alley, waterers, and Callan gate feeders.
• Provide standard animal management practices.
• Monitor the health and feeding conditions of goats.
• Perform miscellaneous farm duties as assigned by the farm manager.
• Assist in breeding, kidding, and feeding of newborn kids.
• Perform milking and keep a record of daily milk production.

Skills

Highly organized

Clear communication

Diversity and inclusion

Relationship building

Work with university students

Operate farming equipment

Team player

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$35,000 - $40,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

We are looking to fill three Animal Technician Positions. This is a 12-month full-time position with the title of AIGR Animal Technician. The position works with AIGR Farms and performs daily animal maintenance, research, and extension activities. This position falls within the AIGR Extension and Research Plan of Work and is funded through federal and state appropriations with the supervision of the Langston University Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (LU-SL/SAAS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Daily Duties

• Provide feed and water for goats and farm dogs.
• Cleaning of dairy barn alley, waterers, and Callan gate feeders.
• Provide standard animal management practices.
• Monitor the health and feeding conditions of goats.
• Perform miscellaneous farm duties as assigned by the farm manager.

Weekly Duties

• Check pre dip, post dip and milking parlor cleaning detergents.
• Cleaning and disinfecting maternity and nursery facilities.
• Cleaning of feed containers and buckets.
• Cleaning of the main farm compound every week.

Periodical Duties

• Assist in breeding, kidding, and feeding of newborn kids.
• Perform milking and keep a record of daily milk production.
• Assist in weaning, ear tagging, and related husbandry practices.
• Assist in bleeding, weighing, and sample collection.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Highly organized and flexible
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
• Able to work with university students.
• Able to operate (or willing to learn to operate) tools, machinery, and equipment common to farming operations
• Team player and show mutual respect for faculty, staff, students, and producers.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School/GED

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Highly organized and flexible
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
• Able to work with university students.
• Able to operate (or willing to learn to operate) tools, machinery, and equipment common to farming operations
• Team player and show mutual respect for faculty, staff, students, and producers.