Temporary Dairy Farm Research Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attend sporting events for free

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

An educational institution in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Temporary Dairy Farm Research Technician to provide animal care during milking shifts and assist with farm chores. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, operating skid steers for manure management, and ensuring the welfare of dairy cows. Ideal candidates will have prior large animal care experience and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. This role offers various benefits and requires flexible work hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Minimum of 1 year of large animal care experience or relevant education.
• Experience with farm operations and tractors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled animal care during milking shifts.
• Operate skid steer for manure management.
• Maintain parlor cleanliness.
• Assist with farm chores, including cow and calf care.

Skills

Animal care

Skid steer operation

Knowledge of farm operations

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Relevant large animal education or experience

Job description

Temporary Dairy Farm Research Technician

This position will primarily provide skilled animal care during milking shifts (between the hours of 6am – 11am OR 6pm – 11pm) milking dairy cows in the parlor. It also requires skid steer operation for manure management, moving cows from the free stall barn to the parlor, maintaining parlor cleanliness, and assisting with other farm chores including cow and calf care.

Work Schedule

Includes weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts, with hours ranging from 5:00am – 1:00pm. Hours may be varied due to operational needs of the farm.

Benefits

• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts.
• Wellness & Recreation Membership.
• Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Perks and benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Responsibilities

• Providing animal care during milking shifts.
• Operating skid steer for manure management and cattle movement.
• Maintaining parlor cleanliness.
• Assisting with farm chores including cow and calf care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Knowledge of farm operations, tractor experience, and a minimum of 1 year of large animal care experience or large animal education.

Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Contact: Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: [phone]