Research Feeder
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Job Location:
Prairie du Sac, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 24 - 26
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Animal Care Technician IIIJob Summary:
This position will serve as a resource and leader to other technicians and student employees; collects samples administers medication and treatments and performs feeding and maintenance responsibilities to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and in support of research and instruction. To be successful in this position you must also exhibit a positive working attitude communicate well and develop a good working relationship with co-workers and supervisors and show initiative to see what needs to be done and to get it done.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Leads the day-to-day operational activities of an animal care work unit and facilitates staff training as needed
Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces.
Observes animal behavior performs basic animal care and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research.
- Tracks inventory levels of animal supplies and places replenishment orders
- Leads the day-to day operational activities of an animal care work unit and facilitates staff training as needed
- Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
- Maintains organization of and updates records related to work unit procedures
- Collects samples from animals and administers medications injections and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic and research
- Observes animal behavior performs animal care and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals in support of research and instruction
- Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces
- Inspects maintains and initiates complex repairs to equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation
Collects samples from animals and administers medications injections and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic and research.
Department:
Agricultural Research Station
Dairy Forage Research Center Prairie du Sac WI
Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00. However final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: Qualifications: Knowledge of lactating cow ration formulation and ability to recognize changes in cow intake (e.g. identifying reduced feed consumption or signs of digestive upset etc.). Experience feeding cows in a research setting including following detailed written protocols and verbal instructions from research staff. Basic computer skills including using Microsoft Word and Excel to log feed data send emails and maintain digital records. Ability to perform daily tasks such as shoveling refusal feed lifting feed bags and operating skid steers tractors and utility vehicles in various weather conditions. Knowledge of feed management software (e.g. FeedWatch EZfeed etc.)and feed storage practices such as proper silage handling and inventory rotation. Ability to communicate effectively with research dairy nutritionists including discussing feed quality and interpreting feed types (e.g. identifying mold in silage or spoilage in byproducts). Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and maintaining small engines and power-driven carts such as replacing belts checking oil levels or performing basic repairs. Experience with cost tracking or inventory systems such as entering feed usage into spreadsheets or using digital tools to monitor feed expenses and stock levels. H.S. Diploma Preferred To apply for this position please click on the I am a current employee button or I am not a current employee button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents. Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field. Its important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. Andrew Vaudt HR Generalist () Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.Preferred Qualifications:
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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