Poultry Research Technician: Animal Care & Facility Ops

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for an Agricultural Specialist to operate and maintain the Poultry Research Complex. The role includes caring for research animals, preparing rooms for experiments, assisting scientists, and ensuring compliance with care guidelines.

You will perform maintenance, train students, develop SOPs, and coordinate with farm staff. This full-time position requires physical work and weekend/holiday on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred knowledge in animal research, poultry husbandry and animal care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain breeding, feeding, health, and production records.
• Set up facilities, equipment, and procedures for experiments to adapt to research needs and ensure animal care and use compliance.
• Maintain the grounds through mowing, weed control, and other landscaping duties.
• Work with Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager, and UGA FMD staff for maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Undergraduate student worker training and supervision as needed.
• Develop facility SOPs and conduct training with research staff on operation and safety procedures.
• Perform general maintenance of facility and equipment, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and functionality.

Skills

Animal care

Poultry knowledge

General agriculture practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for an Agricultural Specialist to operate and maintain the Poultry Research Complex. The role includes caring for research animals, preparing rooms for experiments, assisting scientists, and ensuring compliance with care guidelines.

You will perform maintenance, train students, develop SOPs, and coordinate with farm staff. This full-time position requires physical work and weekend/holiday on-call duties.