Research Technologist

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry seeks a worker to process semen from bulls for field research demonstrations and to manage daily activities in the semen laboratory in compliance with Certified Semen Services guidelines.

This on-site role requires an Associate’s degree, two years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and familiarity with reproductive physiology, semen collection, evaluation, and laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Experience with reproductive physiology and semen collection/processing preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Process semen of bulls in field research demonstrations.
• Manage daily activities of the semen laboratory in compliance with Certified Semen Services guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state and university requirements in a laboratory setting.

Skills

Oral and written communication

MS Word

Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology

BS or MS in Animal Sciences or related field

Tools

Basic laboratory equipment

Reproductive physiology equipment

Cattle handling equipment

Job description

About This Role

The purpose of this position is to process the semen of bulls in field research demonstrations and manage daily activities of the Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit's semen laboratory in compliance with Certified Semen Services guidelines.

About Us

The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The Dept. of ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries.

The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills. Students are given sound professional and scientific skills, a broad education and experience for contributing to our communities across the nation and abroad. Students receive excellent advisement and mentorship from faculty and professional staff and participate in extracurricular activities to develop skills to become industry leaders.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. ASI social media sites, ASI newsletter and weekly updates

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree
• Two years of relevant experience
• Valid Driver's License
  Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the applied engineering knowledge, technical design expertise and analytical skills necessary to construct, modify and maintain experimental equipment and support complex research processes within a laboratory environment. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
• BS or MS in Animal Sciences or a closely related field
• Experience working with cattle producers, veterinarians, and breed associations
• Practical experience with cattle production and management
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and QuickBooks
• Demonstrated understanding of reproductive physiology and artificial breeding with experience in semen collection, evaluation, and processing
• Experience with basic laboratory equipment and procedures

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on:9/27/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.86 - $32.05