Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

tamus; Overton (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Overton, TX is seeking a Research Assistant (Beef Cattle Herdsman) to provide skilled support for beef cattle studies and to help plan and direct phases of research projects.

The role requires a BS degree in a relevant field, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include cattle care, pasture management, and assisting with experiments, records, and purchases. Physical labor and tractor operation are involved.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Multitask and cooperate with others.
• Experience in haying operations.
• Able to operate tractors and hay equipment, fertilizer buggy, planter, sprayer, pasture mower.

Responsibilities

• General cattle duties in cow/calf operation including calving and treatment of sick cattle.
• Handle cattle in a low-stress manner.
• Pasture management and development.
• Managing stocker cattle.
• Assist in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Keeps detailed cattle records (calving, breeding, weights, culling).
• 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.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Haying operations

Operate tractors/equipment

Pen cattle

Drive tractor

Teamwork

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

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.

Benefits

• 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

Security and Background Checks

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.