Part-Time Ranch Technician: Calving, Animal Care & Data

Oregon State University; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking three part-time Student Ranch Technicians at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Union, Oregon for the Union Experiment Station. You will perform routine to complex tasks in support of research and ranch operations, including care of animal facilities, cleaning pens, dispensing feed, fence maintenance, assisting with calving, and data recording.

Eligible applicants must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university

Qualifications

• Transferable skills development focused on communication, teamwork and career & self development.
• Enrolled student status across high school, undergrad, or graduate programs with term credits.
• Compliance with enrollment and visa requirements as applicable for student-employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research and ranch operations.
• Care and maintenance of animal facilities and equipment.
• Clean pens, dispense feed, and maintain fences as needed.
• Assist with calving and record cow/calf data.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Career & Self Development

Education

High school student enrollment

Undergraduate student 6 credits

Graduate student 5 credits

Graduate international student 9 credits

Job description

Oregon State University is seeking three part-time Student Ranch Technicians at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Union, Oregon for the Union Experiment Station. You will perform routine to complex tasks in support of research and ranch operations, including care of animal facilities, cleaning pens, dispensing feed, fence maintenance, assisting with calving, and data recording.

Eligible applicants must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university