Research Technician

Essential Job Duties

The position is the primary support for the Swine Educational Unit nursery and grow-finish pigs.

Duties will include animal and room checks, feeding, treatment, inventory, sanitation and maintenance. This position will also support other production phases of the farm and the teaching and training programs of the department.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• A moderate amount of physical effort is expected. The employee will be required to lift and carry piglets and bags weighing up to 50 lbs for short distances with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess basic working knowledge of modern swine production techniques.
• Must possess the observational skills to identify animals in need of assistance due to illness, injury, or normal physiological changes that occur throughout the animal's life cycle.
• Must possess organizational skills to manage animals and data collection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess basic working knowledge of modern swine production techniques.
• Possess the observational skills to identify animals in need of assistance due to illness, injury, or normal physiological changes that occur throughout the animal's life cycle.
• Possess organizational skills to manage animals and data collection.
• Experience working with swine, poultry, or livestock.

Required license or certification

• Must have a Driver's License or ability to obtain one upon hire. Valid NCDL within 60 days of hire.
• Upon hiring, you will be required to initiate the process of obtaining and maintaining certifications for Pork Quality Assurance Plus, Truck Quality Assurance, Class A Animal Waste Operator, and Pesticide license.