Beef Cattle Research Technician - Hands-on, On-site

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Livestock Research Technologist to perform technical animal care for a beef cattle research program at the Mound Valley, KS unit. The role involves ensuring protocols are followed, implementing new technology, and monitoring cattle welfare, health, reproduction, and treatment responses.

The position also supports forage and grain production and maintenance of equipment and facilities, reporting to the Mound Valley site with an on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree and two years of relevant experience.
• Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical animal care for the beef cattle research program.
• Ensure research protocols are followed accurately and new technology is implemented correctly.
• Monitor animal welfare, health, reproduction, and treatment responses.
• Assist with forage and grain production and equipment/ facility maintenance.

Skills

Valid driver( s) license

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Kansas State University is seeking a Livestock Research Technologist to perform technical animal care for a beef cattle research program at the Mound Valley, KS unit. The role involves ensuring protocols are followed, implementing new technology, and monitoring cattle welfare, health, reproduction, and treatment responses.

The position also supports forage and grain production and maintenance of equipment and facilities, reporting to the Mound Valley site with an on-site work arrangement.