Beef Cattle Operations Lead & Research Liaison

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid sick and vacation leave

paid holidays

medical, dental, life and disability보험

retirement

deferred compensation

optional supplemental retirement

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Beef Cattle Operations Manager to oversee the cow/calf herd, feedlot, and meat sales operations. You will plan, coordinate, and direct personnel, facilities, and resources for calving, breeding, nutrition, and health, while ensuring quality and financial sustainability.

You will teach courses as assigned, manage budgets, and build stakeholder relationships with the beef industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Animal Science, or closely related field with three years of beef cattle operation experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
• Education/experience may be substituted year-for-year for educational requirements.
• Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cow/calf herd (Beef Center), feedlot (Cattle Feeding Lab), and meat sales operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct personnel, facilities, and resources for major activities.
• Ensure cattle performance meets industry standards for breeding, growth, feed efficiency, and meat quality.
• Support WSU Premium Beef marketing by providing finished cattle and carcass sales.
• Coordinate resources, schedules, facilities, and communications across programs.
• Teach courses as assigned by departmental chair and manage unit resources and budgets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Economic forecasting

Beef industry knowledge

Pasture management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Animal Science, or closely related field

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Any combination of education and animal care experience substituted year-for-year

Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required

Valid driver's license by time of hire

Job description

Washington State University seeks a Beef Cattle Operations Manager to oversee the cow/calf herd, feedlot, and meat sales operations. You will plan, coordinate, and direct personnel, facilities, and resources for calving, breeding, nutrition, and health, while ensuring quality and financial sustainability.

You will teach courses as assigned, manage budgets, and build stakeholder relationships with the beef industry.