Research Analyst II – Animal Science Full Time

Perform routine animal care duties and organize daily tasks for the field at the Small Ruminant Livestock Facility and cattle farm: – Conduct animal health management (deworming, vaccinations, hoof trimming) – Maintain flock and herd production records (lambing, breeding, weights) – Replacement animal selection – Develop animal feed rations – Manage inventory of supplies for animal care (feed, hay, ear tags, etc.).
Assist with research activities: – Collect research data (weights, fertility records, breeding records) – Collect research samples (blood, semen, feces, forages) – Process research samples (centrifugation, freezing, refrigeration) – Assign animals to treatment groups – Provide animals at the correct age and stage of development for research projects – Write periodic reports and perform other related duties as assigned.

Maintain Sheep Research Facility: – Assist with research facility maintenance (fences, pens, pastures, water lines) – Supervise field staff – Manage inventory of tools, hardware, and fence supplies – Help the farm manager and program leader to cover holidays by doing a safety round and feeding the animals on the Sheep Facilities and Cattle Farm.
Assist with public relations activities; participate in workshops and seminars; conduct tours of the sheep research facility.

Pay: $45,000.00 – $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person