Beef Cattle Research Assistant

tamus; Overton (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Overton, TX is seeking a Research Assistant (Beef Cattle Herdsman) to provide skilled support for beef cattle studies and to help plan and direct phases of research projects.

The role requires a BS degree in a relevant field, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include cattle care, pasture management, and assisting with experiments, records, and purchases. Physical labor and tractor operation are involved.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Multitask and cooperate with others.
• Experience in haying operations.
• Able to operate tractors and hay equipment, fertilizer buggy, planter, sprayer, pasture mower.

Responsibilities

• General cattle duties in cow/calf operation including calving and treatment of sick cattle.
• Handle cattle in a low-stress manner.
• Pasture management and development.
• Managing stocker cattle.
• Assist in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Keeps detailed cattle records (calving, breeding, weights, culling).
• Fence repair and construction.
• Keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Assists with purchasing, reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Haying operations

Operate tractors/equipment

Pen cattle

Drive tractor

Teamwork

Education

BS degree in relevant field

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Overton, TX is seeking a Research Assistant (Beef Cattle Herdsman) to provide skilled support for beef cattle studies and to help plan and direct phases of research projects.

The role requires a BS degree in a relevant field, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include cattle care, pasture management, and assisting with experiments, records, and purchases. Physical labor and tractor operation are involved.