Dairy Herd Technician & Research Support

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University Bearden Dairy Research Center is seeking a Dairy Unit staff member to support research management and production operations on campus. You will help manage the milking parlor, assist with breeding and medical treatments, and maintain detailed computerized records for milking processes.

The role requires a BS in animal and dairy science and a valid driver's license, with willingness to work weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in animal and dairy science or closely related field.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the milking parlor.
• Assist with breeding and medical treatments of dairy cattle.
• Extensive computer record-keeping for milking parlor function.
• Assist with research activities.

Skills

Dairy operations

Supervising others

Good communication

Record keeping

Education

BS in Animal and Dairy Science

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Milking parlor software

Job description

Mississippi State University Bearden Dairy Research Center is seeking a Dairy Unit staff member to support research management and production operations on campus. You will help manage the milking parlor, assist with breeding and medical treatments, and maintain detailed computerized records for milking processes.

The role requires a BS in animal and dairy science and a valid driver's license, with willingness to work weekends/holidays as needed.