Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Overton (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Overton, Texas seeks a Research Assistant to support beef cattle research. The role involves skilled, administrative, and managerial tasks, including Calving, cattle care, pasture management, and data recording in a field research setting.

The position requires a BS degree (or equivalent), strong computer and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physical labor and tractor operation are expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Computer knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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.
• Must be able to operate tractors and equipment (hay equipment, planter, sprayer, etc.).
• Must be able to pen cattle and drive tractor.

Responsibilities

• General cattle duties in cow/calf operation to include calving, identifying and treatment of sick cattle, feeding, heat detection, hauling, weighing.
• Handle cattle in a low stress manner.
• Pasture management.
• Heifer and bull development.
• Managing stocker cattle.
• Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Keeps detailed cattle records for calving, breeding, weights, culling, etc.
• Fence repair and construction.
• Keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Assists with purchasing, reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tractor operation

Haying operations

Education

BS degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Overton

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Overton, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service


• Texas A&M AgriLife Research


• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University


• Texas A&M Forest Service


• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Position Information

Research Assistant - (beef cattle herdsman) responsible for performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in beef cattle research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

Responsibilities

• General cattle duties in all facets of cow/calf operation to include calving, identifying and treatment of sick cattle, feeding, heat detection, hauling, weighing, which requires operating an Agency vehicle to perform duties.


• Handle cattle in a low stress manner.


• Pasture management


• Heifer and bull development


• Managing stocker cattle


• Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.


• Keeps detailed cattle records for calving, breeding, weights, culling, etc.


• Fence repair and construction


• Keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair


• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.


• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.


• Assists with purchasing, reports, invoices, and cataloging records.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


• Computer knowledge


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.


• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with little supervision.


• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.


• Experience in haying operations.


• Must be able to operate tractors and equipment such as hay equipment, fertilizer buggy, trip feeder, planter, sprayer, pasture mower, etc.


• Must be able to pen cattle.


• Must be able to drive tractor and operate equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with reproductive technologies (estrous synchronization, AI, ultrasonography and animal health is preferred).

Other Requirements

• Physical labor required.


• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of at least 60 pounds.

What You Need To Know

Salary: $45,000.00

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums


• 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

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/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.