Sheep Production Lead — Lambing & Research Ops

Montana State University; Montana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University’s Red Bluff Ranch near Norris, MT, seeks a dedicated livestock operations supervisor to support teaching and research in animal & range sciences. You will work with extension specialists and livestock managers to oversee sheep and cattle operations and to organize student labor and facilities.

You will lead lambing for 350 ewes, collect production data, manage animal health, and coordinate with sales and events while applying low-stress handling and GPS-based monitoring.

Qualifications

• BS in Animal or Range Sciences or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead sheep management operations with extension specialists and livestock management.
• Organize student labor, animal health supplies, barn facilities, and lambing for 350 ewes.
• Collect and record sheep production data.
• Organize and prepare MSU animals for ram sales, producer meetings, and events.
• Provide leadership for MSU sheep management.
• Monitor flock health, nutrition, grazing, and body condition scoring.
• Use GPS/activity monitors for sheep management.
• Assist in calving 250 cows annually and day-to-day animal care.

Education

BS in Animal or Range Sciences or closely related field

Job description

Montana State University’s Red Bluff Ranch near Norris, MT, seeks a dedicated livestock operations supervisor to support teaching and research in animal & range sciences. You will work with extension specialists and livestock managers to oversee sheep and cattle operations and to organize student labor and facilities.

You will lead lambing for 350 ewes, collect production data, manage animal health, and coordinate with sales and events while applying low-stress handling and GPS-based monitoring.