"Livestock Research Technologist I"

Livestock Research Technologist I

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: January 19, 2026

Available Title(s): 570E-YN_CS_NPS - Agricultural Research Technologist 1

Business Title: Livestock Research Technologist I

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As a Livestock Research Technologist, you will carry out routine, hands-on animal care and facility maintenance in alignment with established care standards and research protocols for dairy cattle (all life stages) and dairy beef cattle (all life stages). Your responsibilities will include feeding, monitoring animal health, and assisting with research and operational projects. You will manage feed and supply inventory, evaluate supplies, and purchase research-specific feeds as needed. In addition, you will support the principal investigator (PI) in training students on feeding and animal care procedures. You will also collect, prepare, and ship feed and research samples, as well as assist with in vitro fermentation experiments, including inoculum preparation, proximate nutrient analysis, volatile fatty acid quantification, and gas composition characterization.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 50% - Feeding and Care of Research Livestock;
• 35% - Livestock Research;
• 5% - Facilities & Equipment Maintenance and Care & Operations;
• 5% - Supervisory Duties;
• 5% - Other Duties.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,417 to $4,542 | Range 38 Steps A - M

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the applied, biological, chemical, physical or agricultural sciences; OR four years of full-time experience as a Technical Farm Laborer, OR equivalent education/experience.
• Prior husbandry experience with livestock and working with animals.
• Experience safely and efficiently operating and maintaining small scale farm equipment.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license...
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule that could include weekends, after hours, and holidays as needed...
• This is an essential position...

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with livestock research with ruminant animals.
• Experience with conducting laboratory procedures.

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name: Department of Animal Sciences

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application...

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter