Beef Cattle Data & Field Research Assistant

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

CSU perks

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a Research Assistant to support data management and analysis on cattle housing, methane monitoring, and whole-farm simulations. You will collect and curate environmental and livestock data, assist with lab procedures, and contribute to multidisciplinary research aimed at sustainable livestock production.

The role involves outdoor work, data entry accuracy, and collaboration with faculty, students, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with livestock, agricultural operations or applied research is preferred.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily cattle monitoring across pasture and feedlot systems.
• Collect, store, and manage environmental data.
• Develop and apply code in Python and R for analysis and simulations.
• Record animal intake, performance, and methane data with precision livestock tech.
• Support feed sampling, batching, bunk management and lab analyses.
• Ensure data quality and assist with field outreach and site visits.

Skills

Livestock experience

Data management

Attention to detail

Python

R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Colorado State University seeks a Research Assistant to support data management and analysis on cattle housing, methane monitoring, and whole-farm simulations. You will collect and curate environmental and livestock data, assist with lab procedures, and contribute to multidisciplinary research aimed at sustainable livestock production.

The role involves outdoor work, data entry accuracy, and collaboration with faculty, students, and industry partners.