Agricultural Specialist II - Beef
Core
Oversee daily operations of a beef nutrition research feedlot, managing cattle health, feeding protocols, and farm equipment to support university research and teaching programs.
Role type
Senior IC livestock operations specialist (beef cattle)
Builds
Research data, animal health outcomes, and operational efficiency for beef production studies
Domain
Agriculture + Livestock Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cattle herd management, feed formulation and ration balancing, agricultural equipment operation and maintenance, livestock health monitoring and treatment, research protocol implementation, student supervision
Preferred skills
Commercial beef production experience, cow/calf reproductive management, biosecurity and regulatory compliance (BQA, IACUC), team training
Technologies
Tractors, skid steers, feed mixers, livestock production machinery
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of the Beef Nutrition Farm research feedlot; Coordinate, train, and supervise student employees; Support research projects by implementing protocols and collecting data; Formulate, mix, and deliver experimental diets; Operate and maintain agricultural equipment and farm facilities; Monitor cattle health and administer treatments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC