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.
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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:
Other Requirements:
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.
