Beef Herd Operations & Precision Livestock Lead

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University seeks a capable livestock coordinator to manage daily care, reproduction, and nutrition programs for the Bluestem Range and Wheat Pasture Unit. You will oversee inventory and deployment of precision livestock technology while maintaining facilities' cleanliness and safety.

You will supervise student employees, assist with research samples, and collaborate with the Sr. Herd Manager to support teaching, research, and extension programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Animal Science and one year work experience in related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Knowledge/experience in beef cattle management and handling, knowledge of forage production and supplement feeding. Knowledge of livestock technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement care, reproduction, and nutritional programs for livestock.
• Manage inventory, deployment, and maintenance of precision livestock technology equipment.
• Maintain and improve facilities and grounds; ensure cleanliness and appearance.
• Supervise student employees and assist with research sample collection as needed.

Skills

Beef cattle handling

Record keeping

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Livestock equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's in Animal Science

Tools

Electronic ear tags

Virtual fence collars

Livestock technology

Job description

Oklahoma State University seeks a capable livestock coordinator to manage daily care, reproduction, and nutrition programs for the Bluestem Range and Wheat Pasture Unit. You will oversee inventory and deployment of precision livestock technology while maintaining facilities' cleanliness and safety.

You will supervise student employees, assist with research samples, and collaborate with the Sr. Herd Manager to support teaching, research, and extension programs.