Agricultural Assistant II
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Agricultural Assistant IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
General agricultural laborer experienceExperience operating agricultural equipment such as loaders skid steers or tractors
Experience maintaining or cleaning livestock or agricultural facilities in accordance with sanitation or biosecurity protocols
Experience tracking inventory and assisting with procurement of feed supplies or research materials
Prior experience working in a team environment including providing guidance or training to student employees or entry-level staff
Job Description:
Iowa State Universitys Department of Animal Science is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II to support daily operations and applied research at the Swine Nutrition Farm. This position plays a vital role in operations and research support contributing to projects that advance swine nutrition and production practices.
The Swine Nutrition Farm is a state-of-the-art research facility located approximately 4.5 miles northwest of campus. The farm includes a 480-head nursery multiple grower-finisher rooms specialized individual housing metabolism facilities and an on-site feed mill designed to produce precise research diets. Research conducted at the farm focuses primarily on nutritional studies across all stages of swine production and supports ongoing projects led by faculty and industry partners.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of animal care and research in a highly collaborative hands-on environment that supports innovation in the pork industry.
Key Responsibilities
Support research trials by coordinating activities collecting and managing data and ensuring compliance with study protocols
Operate clean and maintain farm facilities equipment and research spaces to ensure safe efficient and biosecure operations
Manufacture and manage feed using the on-site feed mill and assist with inventory and procurement of feed supplies and research materials
Assist with animal movement manure management and overall facility sanitation
Provide guidance to student employees and collaborate with farm staff and researchers to support multiple projects
Perform other duties as assigned in support of farm operations and research programs
Why Join Iowa State University Animal Science
The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State is nationally recognized for excellence in teaching research and extension with strong connections to the pork industry and access to modern well-equipped research farms. Staff in this role contribute directly to impactful research that advances animal agriculture while working in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Level Guidelines
Career-level position demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of related competencies
Works under direct to general supervision and may receive guidance on more complex assignments
Follows established procedures for work assignments and completes assignments which are semi-routine and may be atypical in nature
Applies thorough knowledge to respond to inquiries and requests
Able to resolve most problems and issues and respond to requests without escalation
Provides guidance to students
May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS805Application Instructions:
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1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
March 31 2026Posting Close Date:
April 13 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18898Required Experience:
Junior IC
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