Livestock Technician

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Research

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Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum ofCertificate and Associates degree programsmore than thirtyUndergraduate programs Masters degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations an internationally renowned Vesper Choir Marching Band Concert Bands Wind Symphony nationally recognized debate team award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON) students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

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Department:

UAPB SAFHS

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Summary of Job Duties:

A long-term goal of UAPB is to develop and contribute to the next generation of scientists trained in FANH and USDA careers. The first proposed approach to accomplishing this goal is to build and sustain partnerships with our USDA offices public schools and surrounding 4H clubs to introduce youth to FANH and USDA careers at an early age through peer-to-peer mentoring (Mentors from UAPB 1890 and MANRRS Scholars) summer camps for public school teachers with junior/high school kids field trips sponsorship of a Junior MANRRS Chapter and promote the farm-to-school initiative within the local schools to provide those non-formal educational opportunities and positive youth development.
Duties and Responsibilities: The prospective candidate will be responsible for the management of the UAPB Livestock Farm which includes managing livestock animals (E.g. Cows goats chickens rabbits etc.). The candidate will assist the animal science faculty and the UAPB farm manager. The candidate will also oversee the cleanliness well-maintained and/or working animal facilities including cattle handling facility goat barn farrowing house pig grow-out and finishing units rabbi units and poultry facility. This individual will also assist and facilitate student outreach activities during laboratory sessions and on and off campus farm demonstrations.
Other detailed job responsibilities to include:
Conducting/maintaining/recording data protocols on the farm
(Assist in) mentor/Supervise student extra-help on farm
Conducting Tours on the Farm
(Assist in) monitoring of livestock health
Develop and help with animal science labs.
(Assist with) facility maintenance including fence-report problems to Farm Manager
(Assist with) inventory-expendable & durable-report needs to Farm Manager
Check all plumbing & hydrants-report issues immediately to Farm Manager
Milk animals who lost their young/develop mastitis/bottle feed young
(Assist with) vaccinate de-worm de-horn castrate and hoof trim animals
(Assist in) pasture reproduction and feed management
Assist with experimental protocols:
oCoordinate with researcher; and assist with reporting deviations
oRemedy deviations; and assist with grad students (does not mean daily maintenance of animals)
Responsibilities in accordance with Animal Science faculty:
(Assist with) conducting Tours on the Farm and Assisting Outreach Director
Water and feed livestock research animals daily
(Assist with) ordering Animal Science lab and field supplies
(Assist in) animal sample collections (fecal and blood)
(Assist in) record keeping

Qualifications:

A minimum of a high school diploma with 5 years of experience or a B.S. in biology or animal science or a related field with 2 years of experience. Individuals must have experience in data collection and processing feed analysis collection of animal samples experimental design and farm maintenance and be computer literate.

Personal Characteristics: The successful candidate should possess the ability to assume responsibility work well with limited supervision complete tasks in a timely manner be courteous and disciplined and cultivate a good working relationship with co-workers.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$38500.00

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):

Sharron Williams

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes