Livestock Lab & Farm Operations Lead

AgUpdate; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. San Antonio College seeks a Livestock Operations Specialist to coordinate daily operations of its animal sciences labs and farm facilities. The role blends hands-on livestock management with instructional support for faculty and students.

Responsibilities include breeding, feeding, and health planning for farm animals, training staff, and ensuring safety and compliance with IACUC and USDA rules. A Class A license is required at hire.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an associate's degree in agricultural/animal sciences or related field; plus two years of livestock farming operations experience.
• Two additional options: high school diploma with college-level agricultural coursework and four years livestock experience.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train staff; familiarity with safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily operations of animal sciences lab facilities and farm areas.
• Assist faculty and students with livestock care, breeding, and equipment operation.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC and USDA protocols and safety standards.
• Train temporary staff and student workers; develop schedules and assignments.
• Provide instructional support and participate in demonstrations of farm activities.
• Coordinate sale and delivery of farm products and manage related records and inventory.
• Prepare reports and maintain records related to animals, materials, and activities.

Skills

Livestock care

Animal sciences knowledge

Teaching materials

Farm equipment

Customer service

Student instruction

Supervision

Office software

Record keeping

English language

Customer interaction

Education

Associate degree in agricultural/animal sciences

High school diploma + 4 years livestock experience

Tools

Class A driver's license

Job description

Mt. San Antonio College seeks a Livestock Operations Specialist to coordinate daily operations of its animal sciences labs and farm facilities. The role blends hands-on livestock management with instructional support for faculty and students.

Responsibilities include breeding, feeding, and health planning for farm animals, training staff, and ensuring safety and compliance with IACUC and USDA rules. A Class A license is required at hire.