Field Animal Research Technician: Sheep & Pasture Data

U.S. Department of Agriculture; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service seeks a team member to support animal research at the Dubois facility. You will assist with animal care, sample handling, data collection, and operation of farm equipment to support ongoing experiments.

Daily tasks include feeding and monitoring livestock, maintaining records, preparing samples, and calibrating equipment. The role requires attention to detail, safety, and ability to work with diverse animals in field and lab

Qualifications

• Experience supporting animal care and data collection in a research setting is preferred.
• Ability to handle samples and follow standardized procedures for lab/field work.
• Attention to detail and safety in a farm/animal research environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily animal husbandry tasks for sheep, cattle, horses, and dogs.
• Help with pasture improvement and weed control using general equipment.
• Maintain inventory of feeds, chemicals, and supplies; store and dispose of waste per procedures.
• Record experimental data and maintain logs for accuracy and traceability.
• Calibrate and operate equipment used in feed, irrigation, and application tasks.

Skills

Animal care

Data collection

Sample handling

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Tools

Tractors

Feed mixers

PC software

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service seeks a team member to support animal research at the Dubois facility. You will assist with animal care, sample handling, data collection, and operation of farm equipment to support ongoing experiments.

Daily tasks include feeding and monitoring livestock, maintaining records, preparing samples, and calibrating equipment. The role requires attention to detail, safety, and ability to work with diverse animals in field and lab