Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

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Job Title Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Overton Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Overton, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information Research Assistant - (beef cattle herdsman) responsible for performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in beef cattle research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. Responsibilities: General cattle duties in all facets of cow/calf operation to include calving, identifying and treatment of sick cattle, feeding, heat detection, hauling, weighing, which requires operating an Agency vehicle to perform duties. Handle cattle in a low stress manner. Pasture management Heifer and bull development Managing stocker cattle Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects. Keeps detailed cattle records for calving, breeding, weights, culling, etc. Fence repair and construction Keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data. Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research. Assists with purchasing, reports, invoices, and cataloging records. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: BS degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Computer knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with little supervision. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. ​ Experience in haying operations. Must be able to operate tractors and equipment such as hay equipment, fertilizer buggy, trip feeder, planter, sprayer, pasture mower, etc. Must be able to pen cattle. Must be able to drive tractor and operate equipment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with reproductive technologies (estrous synchronization, AI, ultrasonography and animal health is preferred). Other Requirements: Physical labor required. Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of at least 60 pounds. What You Need to Know Salary: $45,000.00 Applicant Instructions: Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.