Research Farm Assistant

Ohio State University; Kentucky; Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Farm Assistant for the Jackson ARS. You will support beef cattle and sheep operations in a research setting, assist with daily husbandry, record data, and help with equipment maintenance.

Location is Jackson, Ohio. This is a temporary, 40-hour-per-week role with potential field duties and adherence to safety protocols; background check and drug screen may be required during the post-offer process.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist with farm operations for beef cattle and sheep in a research setting.
• Help with animal health care, manure handling, and transport to other OSU campuses.
• Operate tractors and hay equipment; perform general maintenance and data collection.

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors & farm equipment

Data recording

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Research Farm Assistant

Department

FAES | Jackson Station

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of The Ohio State University’s Jackson Agricultural Research Station, assists with farm operations related to beef cattle and sheep production; performs animal operations specific to beef cattle and sheep production (feeding, calving, moving animals in working facilities and pastures, and other operations in a research environment). Assists with animal health care, manure handling and application to fields. Assists with loading and transporting animals to other OSU campuses and market destinations with truck and trailer. Assists with general operations including grounds maintenance, facilities and machinery maintenance. Operates tractors, mowers of various sizes, hay harvesting and other farm equipment. Cleans, repairs, and adjusts equipment and work areas. Assists with recording data and collecting samples. May be required to perform similar duties at other OSU locations. Other duties as assigned. Works adjusted schedule according to operational needs.

Responsibilities

• 50% Reporting to the Manager of The Ohio State University’s Jackson Agricultural Research Station, assists with farm operations related to beef cattle and sheep production; performs animal operations specific to beef cattle and sheep production (feeding, calving, moving animals in working facilities and pastures, and other operations in a research environment).
• 40% Assists with animal health care, manure handling and application to fields. Assists with loading and transporting animals to other OSU campuses and market destinations with truck and trailer. Assists with general operations including grounds maintenance, facilities and machinery maintenance. Operates tractors, mowers of various sizes, hay harvesting and other farm equipment. Cleans, repairs, and adjusts equipment and work areas.
• 10% Assists with recording data and collecting samples. May be required to perform similar duties at other OSU locations. Other duties as assigned. Works adjusted schedule according to operational needs.

Location: Jackson, Ohio

Location: Jackson ARS - Office and Shop (0737)

Appointment Lengths: One year.

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

This is a Classified Civil Service position, which includes a 180-day probationary period.

Minimum required qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

About Ohio State

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Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit.

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By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers.

We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.