Dairy Cattle Research and Care Technician

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Wooster, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Krauss Dairy Research Facility in Wooster seeks a Farm Coordinator I to support dairy teaching and research. Responsibilities include milking, feeding, breeding, and general farm work, while maintaining SOPs and data records.

The role involves preparing cattle for trials, collecting samples, and assisting with herd health and extension activities, with varied schedules and probationary terms.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides general assistances in dairy animal care such as milking, feeding, breeding, manure handling, health care, record keeping and general farm work.
• Preps cattle for experimental trials, collects milk, feed, excreta and other samples, weighs and records amount of feed, milk and excreta; maintains records and enters data for digestion, metabolism and mastitis trials.
• Performs other general duties related to dairy cattle husbandry, teaching and Extension needs.

Skills

Flexible hours

Dairy animal care

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor operation

Milking equipment

Skid loader

Mixer wagon

Truck and trailer

Job description

The Ohio State University Krauss Dairy Research Facility in Wooster seeks a Farm Coordinator I to support dairy teaching and research. Responsibilities include milking, feeding, breeding, and general farm work, while maintaining SOPs and data records.

The role involves preparing cattle for trials, collecting samples, and assisting with herd health and extension activities, with varied schedules and probationary terms.