Dairy Operations & Research Assistant

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Iowa State University - College of Design is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II for its teaching, research, and production dairy farm in Ames, IA. You will assist with daily herd management, milking operations, animal care, and research activities on a busy dairy facility.

Responsibilities include caring for cattle, equipment maintenance, and supporting student workers. The role requires safety-minded, dependable work in a physical setting, with opportunities to contribute to specialized dairy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work with large animals and operate farm equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily feeding, milking, and care of dairy cattle.
• Monitor animal health and behavior; report concerns and assist with treatments.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain milking equipment and facilities.
• Safely handle and move cattle using low-stress techniques.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment (tractors, loaders, trucks).
• Maintain records on health, production, and equipment maintenance.
• Train and assist student employees and collaborate with staff and partners.
• Support research, teaching, and seasonal farm operations.

Skills

Milking experience

Dairy cattle care

Farm machinery

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Iowa State University - College of Design is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II for its teaching, research, and production dairy farm in Ames, IA. You will assist with daily herd management, milking operations, animal care, and research activities on a busy dairy facility.

Responsibilities include caring for cattle, equipment maintenance, and supporting student workers. The role requires safety-minded, dependable work in a physical setting, with opportunities to contribute to specialized dairy