Dairy Farm Operations & Research Coordinator

The Ohio State University; Wooster (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s FAES | Animal Sciences Wooster Dairy Center seeks a Krauss Dairy Farm Coordinator 1 to support dairy teaching, research and Extension. You will assist with milking, feeding, breeding, record keeping, and general farm work on the Krauss Dairy Research Facility.

Responsibilities include preparing cattle for trials, collecting samples, maintaining records, and assisting with herd health and veterinary tasks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 40%: Provides general assistances in dairy animal care such as milking, feeding, breeding, manure handling, health care, record keeping and general farm work.
• 40%: Preps cattle for experimental trials, collects samples, weighs and records feed, milk and excreta, maintains records.
• 20%: Performs other general duties related to dairy cattle husbandry, including research and Extension needs.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Ohio State University’s FAES | Animal Sciences Wooster Dairy Center seeks a Krauss Dairy Farm Coordinator 1 to support dairy teaching, research and Extension. You will assist with milking, feeding, breeding, record keeping, and general farm work on the Krauss Dairy Research Facility.

Responsibilities include preparing cattle for trials, collecting samples, maintaining records, and assisting with herd health and veterinary tasks.