Research Farm Assistant
Core
Assists with farm operations for beef cattle and sheep production at a university research station, including animal care, feeding, and equipment maintenance.
Role type
Farm Assistant (Research Operations)
Builds
Supports beef cattle and sheep research programs
Domain
Agriculture / Animal Husbandry / Research Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling, equipment operation (tractors, mowers, hay harvesters), grounds maintenance, data recording, sample collection
Preferred skills
Experience with beef cattle or sheep production, farm machinery operation
Responsibilities
Feeding and caring for beef cattle and sheep; moving animals in facilities and pastures; handling manure and applying to fields; loading and transporting animals; operating farm equipment; maintaining grounds and facilities; recording data and collecting samples