Herd Operations & Livestock Tech Assistant

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater seeks a motivated coordinator to oversee daily care, reproduction, and nutrition programs for livestock and forage management at Bluestem Range and Wheat Pasture Unit. You will manage inventory and maintenance of precision livestock technology, supervise student employees, and support research activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Animal Science with beef cattle handling experience, strong computer and record-keeping skills, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Animal Science and one year work experience in related field (degree must be conferred on or before start date).
• Knowledge/experience in beef cattle management and handling, knowledge of forage production and supplement feeding. Knowledge of livestock technology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily coordination and implementation of care, reproduction, and nutritional programs for the livestock and forage management.
• Manage inventory, deployment, and maintenance of precision livestock technology equipment for the department.
• Maintain facilities and grounds, assist with collection of research samples, and supervise student employees.

Skills

Computer skills

Record keeping

Organizational skills

Livestock handling

Cattle health knowledge

Farm equipment operation

Physical strength

Digital livestock tech

Education

Bachelor's in Animal Science

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater seeks a motivated coordinator to oversee daily care, reproduction, and nutrition programs for livestock and forage management at Bluestem Range and Wheat Pasture Unit. You will manage inventory and maintenance of precision livestock technology, supervise student employees, and support research activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Animal Science with beef cattle handling experience, strong computer and record-keeping skills, and the ability to lift