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Research Technician II

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

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Custodian

Weslaco, TX · On-site

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

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Research Assistant

Overton, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

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Research Associate

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

$45K/mo

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Research Associate

Lubbock, TX · On-site

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Feedlot Manager

San Angelo, TX · On-site

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Research Technician II

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

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Farm Foreman II-1

San Angelo, TX · On-site

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Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Texas A&M AgriLife

Overton, TX • On-site

$45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

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.
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