Poultry Research Farm Coordinator

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s FAES Animal Sciences Wooster Poultry Center is seeking a Farm Coordinator 1 to support poultry research activities. You will assist with data collection, husbandry, equipment operation, and routine maintenance while ensuring safe, humane handling of birds.

This full-time role requires flexibility for weekend/holiday work, training on biosafety standards, and documenting egg production, incubator conditions, and health observations in Wooster, Ohio.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years preferred.
• Willingness to work rotational weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist manager and researchers with collecting poultry research data.
• Operate and maintain equipment and facilities (trucks, tractors, skid loader).
• Load/unload shavings, bedding, feed, carcasses, and manure with proper disposal.
• Maintain biosafety and biosecurity standards for poultry facilities.

Skills

Poultry handling

Equipment operation

Data collection

Biosecurity standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Trucks

Tractors

Skid loader

Incubators

Hatchers

Job description

The Ohio State University’s FAES Animal Sciences Wooster Poultry Center is seeking a Farm Coordinator 1 to support poultry research activities. You will assist with data collection, husbandry, equipment operation, and routine maintenance while ensuring safe, humane handling of birds.

This full-time role requires flexibility for weekend/holiday work, training on biosafety standards, and documenting egg production, incubator conditions, and health observations in Wooster, Ohio.