Beef Research Operations Technician III

The UNL Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska. The $7.2 million facility paves the way for world-class research projects and teaching and extension opportunities in a commercial-scale, state-of-the-art feedlot. In addition, the facility serves as a one-of-a-kind testbed where industry partners can see how new and emerging technologies work. ENREEC is located close to Fremont, Ashland, and Wahoo and is just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.

As a Beef Research Operations Technician III, you will:

Supervise daily tasks of feedlot research technicians and student workers.
Assist with daily management of pasture or grazing and feedlot livestock working with research technicians and student workers.
Meet with supervisors to plan research activities including tasks of research technicians and student workers.
Assist in record keeping requirements and trial protocols are accomplished and followed for accuracy.
Assist graduate students with data collection.
Perform other duties as assigned.

BQA and IACUC certification required within 6 months of hire. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician III.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in animal science or related field plus one year of livestock operations experience; OR
Associate degree in animal science or related field plus three (3) years of livestock operation experience; OR
High school diploma or equivalency plus five (5) years of livestock operation experience. Equivalent education/experience considered.
Livestock feeding and health experience.
Livestock equipment operation experience.
Proficient in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

Supervisory experience.
Research experience and knowledge.
Ability to use Excel or similar program for maintaining spreadsheets, generating reports, and basic data analysis.

Beef Research Operations Technician III

As a Beef Research Operations Technician III, you will:

Supervise daily tasks of feedlot research technicians and student workers.
Assist with daily management of pasture or grazing and feedlot livestock working with research technicians and student workers.
Meet with supervisors to plan research activities including tasks of research technicians and student workers.
Assist in record keeping requirements and trial protocols are accomplished and followed for accuracy.
Assist graduate students with data collection.
Perform other duties as assigned.

BQA and IACUC certification required within 6 months of hire. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician III.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in animal science or related field plus one year of livestock operations experience; OR
Associate degree in animal science or related field plus three (3) years of livestock operation experience; OR
High school diploma or equivalency plus five (5) years of livestock operation experience. Equivalent education/experience considered.
Livestock feeding and health experience.
Livestock equipment operation experience.
Proficient in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

Supervisory experience.
Research experience and knowledge.
Ability to use Excel or similar program for maintaining spreadsheets, generating reports, and basic data analysis.

Beef Research Operations Technician III

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