Poultry Research Facilities & Operations Coordinator

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station is seeking a Facilities Coordinator I to support Poultry Science by managing facilities and animals in research and teaching activities. You will help develop and enforce safety programs, monitor welfare, oversee the Feed Mill, and maintain equipment and rearing facilities.

The role requires coordinating inventory, supervising on-site staff, and communicating center operations with the Farm Manager, with duties extending to occasional after-hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to promptly respond to on-site emergency calls.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Ability to work some evening and weekends may be required based on current farm operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of facilities and animals used in research, teaching, and extension activities of the Department of Poultry Science.
• Assist with development, implementation, and enforcement of employee safety programs and guidelines.
• Monitor animal welfare.
• Oversee Feed Mill operation.
• Maintain and repair equipment and poultry rearing facilities.
• Manage inventory and supervise use of on-site workshop.
• Maintain and control inventory items associated with feed manufacture and basic center operations.
• Communicate status of center operations with Research Service Farm Manager.
• Supervise farm workers and student workers as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Safety program development

Animal welfare monitoring

Equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Supervising staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science or related field

Master's degree in Poultry Science

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station is seeking a Facilities Coordinator I to support Poultry Science by managing facilities and animals in research and teaching activities. You will help develop and enforce safety programs, monitor welfare, oversee the Feed Mill, and maintain equipment and rearing facilities.

The role requires coordinating inventory, supervising on-site staff, and communicating center operations with the Farm Manager, with duties extending to occasional after-hours