Assistant Herder
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Job Description
Position Function:
Assist in the research management and production operations of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) Bearden Dairy Research Center (Bearden Center).
Salary Grade:13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Animal and Dairy Sciences Department currently houses approximately 575 undergraduate students and 20 faculty both on campus and at research and extension centers throughout Mississippi. The Department conducts teaching research and extension activities on the 1200acre H.H. Leveck Animal Research Center and Bearden Research Dairy. The Bearden Dairy Research Facility is a 1200 acre farm with 135150 freestall housed lactating cows milking 100 Holsteins and 35 Jerseys in a modern Double 8 parallel milking parlor that was renovated in. The heifer/dry cow facility can house 100 head. The cull cow herd of 2535 head is used for teaching in Animal and Dairy Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine.
Area of Specialization:
Dairy Unit
Anticipated Appointment Date:
June 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Managing the milking parlor.
2. Assisting with breeding and medical treatments of dairy cattle.
3. Extensive computer recordkeeping that includes the management of spreadsheets and commercial programs that control milking parlor function.
4. Assist with research activities.
5. Train and observe student workers and interns with milking procedures.
6. Assist with preparation and delivery of rations.
7. Assist with heifer development and routine maintenance and cleaning of milking facilities.
8. Supervision of interns and student workers.
9. Any other duties as directed by the Dairy Herder.
Shifts will vary. The successful candidate will be expected to work weekends and holidays as needed and job requires flexible scheduling.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in animal and dairy science or closely related field.
Valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Dairy cattle production and farm equipment operational experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of dairy operations.
Ability to supervise others.
Good communication skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: applicants must apply online at to be considered for this position. Attach to the online application college transcripts resume and cover letter. Any social security numbers included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online. Three names of reference along with contact information should be submitted with the application. Any questions should be directed to Ginger Cavinder PO Box 9815 Mississippi State MS 39762 (662)or
Screening Date:
May 16 2025 until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 (662).
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Employment Type
Full-Time
