Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Texas A&M University; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

12-15 days of paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Automatic retirement plan enrollment

Job summary

A prominent agricultural research institution is looking for a Research Assistant to provide skilled support in beef cattle herd management and research. This role includes tasks such as handling cattle, maintaining pastures, and coordinating research projects. The ideal candidate should possess a BS degree in a relevant field and have excellent communication skills. The work also entails physical labor and operating various farm equipment. Comprehensive benefits are offered alongside a competitive salary of $45,000.

Qualifications

• BS degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Must have computer knowledge and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cattle duties in a cow/calf operation.
• Assist in the design and planning of research projects.
• Maintain and keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask

Experience in haying operations

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

BS degree in relevant field

Tools

Tractors

Hay equipment

Fertilizer buggy

Planter

Pasture mower

Sprayer

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: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.Click to learn more about how ***you*** can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!**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**Applicant Instructions:** Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.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:* 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas* Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLifeAll 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.As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.