Research Associate II: Bison Herd Manager
Core
Manage bison herd care, facilities, and operations to support research, teaching, and outreach at CSU.
Role type
Research Associate II (Animal Husbandry & Facility Management)
Builds
Research data, healthy animal populations, and operational reports for university research projects.
Domain
Agriculture / Veterinary Science / Research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Large animal handling, IACUC compliance, facility maintenance, heavy machinery operation, livestock transport, record keeping, animal health assessment
Preferred skills
Slaughterhouse experience, fundraising, tour guiding
Technologies
Skid steer loader, livestock trailers
Responsibilities
Oversee twice daily feeding and medical care of bison herd; maintain and repair facilities and grounds; coordinate animal shipments and health certifications; operate heavy equipment for facility work; collect research materials in slaughterhouse conditions.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC