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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

Overton, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $45K/yr

Texas A&M AgriLife is a leading organization in agriculture and life sciences, and they are seeking a Research Assistant focused on beef cattle research. The role involves performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in beef cattle operations and planning research projects.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Beef cattle managementOperating tractorsEquipmentComputer knowledgeReproductive technologiesMultitaskPhysical laborCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-starterTeamwork

Required

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

Physical labor required

Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of at least 60 pounds

Preferred

Experience with reproductive technologies (estrous synchronization, AI, ultrasonography and animal health is preferred)

Benefits

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

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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