Cow-Calf Technician II: AI, Herd Health & Research

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Mead (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Retirement plans with university match

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Animal Science Department invites applications for a Cow-Calf Technician II at ENREEC near Mead, NE. The role focuses on daily cattle care, data collection for research, and collaboration with ENREEC personnel.

You will supervise student employees and work flexible hours including inclement weather, with AI certification required. A strong background in cattle operations and equipment use is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus four years’ cattle operations experience.
• Associate degree in animal science, agriculture, or related field plus two years’ cattle operations experience; substitutions on a year-for-year basis.
• Artificial insemination certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, estrus detection, and calving experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment and vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the daily feeding, health, and care of the cattle and carrying out a summer grazing plan.
• Assist in research trials, including weighing and collecting blood, hair, and other tissue samples, as well as bull data for the annual teaching herd bull sale.
• Operate tractors and trucks to feed cattle.
• Maintain equipment and facilities at the cow/calf unit.
• Perform record keeping during calving, breeding, and health treatment throughout the year.
• Perform artificial insemination and estrus detection of cows for breeding, thus AI certification is required.
• Communicate between local farmers and ranchers in the area, as well as all other ENREEC personnel.
• Supervise 2 to 4 student employees on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Cattle operations experience

Driving

Farm equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years cattle ops

Associate degree in animal science or agriculture + 2 years cattle ops

AI certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Animal Science Department invites applications for a Cow-Calf Technician II at ENREEC near Mead, NE. The role focuses on daily cattle care, data collection for research, and collaboration with ENREEC personnel.

You will supervise student employees and work flexible hours including inclement weather, with AI certification required. A strong background in cattle operations and equipment use is essential.