Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Texas A&M University; Overton (TX); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Paid sick leave and vacation

Automatic enrollment in Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman to support beef cattle research in Overton, Texas. The role involves managing cattle operations, designing experiments, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate holds a BS degree in a relevant field, possesses excellent communication skills, and can operate agricultural equipment. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with reproductive technologies (estrous synchronization, artificial insemination, ultrasonography) preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cattle duties in all facets of a cow/calf operation.
• Manage pastures, heifers, bulls, and stocker cattle.
• Assist in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-starter

Ability to operate tractors and equipment

Experience in haying operations

Ability to pen cattle

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

BS degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman Agency

Job Location

Overton, Texas

Job Description

Supporting skilled, administrative, and managerial functions in beef cattle research. Plans and directs phases of research projects. Works with students, staff, and cattle facilities to achieve research objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cattle duties in all facets of a cow/calf operation, including calving, identifying and treating sick cattle, feeding, heat detection, hauling, and weighing.
• Handle cattle in a low-stress manner.
• Manage pastures, heifers, bulls, and stocker cattle.
• Assist in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments for research projects.
• Keep detailed cattle records for calving, breeding, weights, culling, and other data.
• Repair and construct fences; keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair.
• Select and apply standard research techniques and keep detailed records of data.
• Assist undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research.
• Assist with purchasing, reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant field (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Computer knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience in haying operations.
• Ability to operate tractors and equipment such as hay equipment, fertilizer buggy, trip feeder, planter, sprayer, pasture mower, etc.; ability to drive tractor and operate equipment.
• Ability to pen cattle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with reproductive technologies (estrous synchronization, artificial insemination, ultrasonography) and animal health.

Other Requirements

• Physical labor required; must be able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 60 pounds.

Salary

$45,000.00

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife.

Equal Opportunity & Security

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and other required information, including the completion of the criminal history check.