Beef Cattle Research Technician - Farm & Data Tasks

Auburn University; Alabama; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for Agriculture Technician positions at the E. V. Smith Research Center in Shorter, Alabama. The role involves general farm duties, cattle care, data maintenance, and assisting with breeding procedures for ongoing beef cattle research.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with Level II–IV experience preferred. Valid driver's license required; CDL and prior cattle experience are a plus. Substitutions for experience are allowed.

Qualifications

• Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of experience in farming practices.
• Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in farming practices.
• Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in farming practices.
• A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection is required.
• Substitutions allowed for experience: education can count toward experience at 1 year of education per year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• General farm and cattle duties.
• Performing day-to-day animal husbandry tasks such as providing food and water.
• Cleaning animal enclosures and facilities.
• Assisting with breeding procedures, and maintaining proper research data.
• Observing animals, as well as identifying and reporting concerns about their health status or well being.
• Performing general maintenance on equipment, buildings, and fences.
• Operating equipment such as tractors, feed mixers, fence sprayers, etc.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL

Experience in farming practices

Animal husbandry

Health monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Level I)

High school diploma or equivalent + 1 year experience (Level II)

High school diploma or equivalent + 4 years experience (Level III)

High school diploma or equivalent + 6 years experience (Level IV)

Job description

Auburn University invites applications for Agriculture Technician positions at the E. V. Smith Research Center in Shorter, Alabama. The role involves general farm duties, cattle care, data maintenance, and assisting with breeding procedures for ongoing beef cattle research.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with Level II–IV experience preferred. Valid driver's license required; CDL and prior cattle experience are a plus. Substitutions for experience are allowed.