Beef Nutrition Research Coordinator

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Scholarship programs for employees and

dependent

Job summary

Beef Research Project Coordinator at University of Nebraska–Lincoln will oversee beef nutrition experiments, data collection, and graduate student research activities. You will liaise with unit managers, manage cattle data and feed records, and help design and analyze nutrition trials.

The role requires a strong background in animal science, research methods, and project coordination, with a commitment to quality data and teamwork on a university campus in Lincoln, NE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field with 3+ years of research experience OR Master’s with 1+ year of experience.
• Experience in research data collection and statistical analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Beef Feedlot Unit Manager for weighing, sorting, and assigning cattle to nutrition experiments.
• Collect and record experimental data, cattle weights, feed records, and packing house data.
• Assist beef nutrition faculty in designing nutrition experiments and formulating experimental rations.
• Compile and statistically analyze data from experiments.
• Procure special feed ingredients and supplies as needed.
• Coordinate research activities of graduate students at the Beef Feedlot Unit.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Supervisory experience

Beef nutrition knowledge

Time management

Multiple task handling

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field

Master’s degree in animal science or related field

Job description

Beef Research Project Coordinator at University of Nebraska–Lincoln will oversee beef nutrition experiments, data collection, and graduate student research activities. You will liaise with unit managers, manage cattle data and feed records, and help design and analyze nutrition trials.

The role requires a strong background in animal science, research methods, and project coordination, with a commitment to quality data and teamwork on a university campus in Lincoln, NE.