Beef Nutrition Research Coordinator & Data Lead

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Research Coordinator, Ruminant Nutrition, to oversee beef unit studies at ENREEC near Mead and Ithaca, NE. This role involves coordinating field and feedlot research, data collection, and graduate student projects under ruminant nutrition faculty.

The successful candidate will design experiments or assist in their design, manage data with statistical analysis, procure supplies, and ensure compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field, plus 3 years of research-related data analysis experience.
• Master’s degree in animal science or related field, plus 1 year of research-related data analysis experience.
• Project management and/or supervisory experience.
• Substantial knowledge of the beef nutrition system and industry.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and computer skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research at the Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center ( ENREEC ) within the beef unit and ruminant nutrition studies. This may include pasture and grazing research and/or coordination of feedlot pen research. Plan and implement graduate student research projects in concert with ruminant nutrition faculty to include weighing, sorting, and allotting of cattle on nutrition experiments.
• Complete collection of experimental data, cattle weights, feed records and all data associated with ruminant nutrition research.
• Assist beef nutrition faculty in the design of nutrition experiments and formulation of experimental rations or supplementation programs.
• Compile, summarize and statistically analyze data from experiments.
• Procure special feed ingredients and supplies.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Beef nutrition knowledge

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field

Master’s degree in animal science or related field

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Research Coordinator, Ruminant Nutrition, to oversee beef unit studies at ENREEC near Mead and Ithaca, NE. This role involves coordinating field and feedlot research, data collection, and graduate student projects under ruminant nutrition faculty.

The successful candidate will design experiments or assist in their design, manage data with statistical analysis, procure supplies, and ensure compliance with university policies.