"Beef Research Feeding Technician II"

Description of Work:

The Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska is a leading hub for agricultural research, education, and innovation. Spanning nearly 9,700 acres of row crops and pasture and home to over 6,000 livestock animals, ENREEC plays a vital role in advancing modern farming. ENREEC is located close to Fremont, Ashland, and Wahoo and is just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.

As a Beef Research Feeding Technician II, you will:

• Be responsible for daily feeding of all cattle in the research feedlot and research pastures with emphasis on proper and timely delivery of feed.
• Drive feed truck and operate skid steer loaders and payloader and conduct routine maintenance on the equipment.
• Train new feed truck drivers, perform daily checks of feed, water, and fencing and assist with construction and maintenance of facilities.
• Meet with supervisors to plan activities on research trials and milling feeds.
• Assist graduate students with data collection.
• Work varied tasks and job focuses based on time of year.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Position requires some irregular hours and working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. In the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in animal science or related field plus two years of experience working in agriculture or related industry required; or
• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of experience working in agriculture or related industry.
• Additional completed relevant education or experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to obtain Beef Quality Assurance certification and UNL's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional relevant education is preferred but not required.

Posted Salary:

$20.00/hr minimum

Job Type:

Full-Time

Department: Animal Science-0830

Requisition Number: S_260036

Internal Number: 99000