Swine Unit Hand (Clay Center, NE)

The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility located near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.

As a Swine Unit Hand, you will:

• Provide care for livestock to include feeding, artificial insemination, heat checking, observation and treatment of swine population.
• Be responsible for sanitation and basic equipment operation and routine maintenance in the swine facilities.
• Calibrate feeders in swine areas and collect research data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position requires irregular hours and work in adverse weather conditions. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Tech I. Within the industry, this position may be referred to as a pig production technician or swine herdsman.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive 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 meaningful impact in Nebraska.

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

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

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

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency plus one year swine production or livestock experience required; additional completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail necessary.