Research Coordinator

The Research Coordinator serves as a central support role for complex largeanimal research projects involving sheep swine and calves. This position is responsible for coordinating the logistics data management and daily operational needs of studies that require careful planning consistent oversight and handson technical involvement. Working closely with veterinarians faculty investigators and research teams. The role ensures that animals facilities personnel procedures schedules and study records are aligned to support smooth and efficient project execution. The position balances direct animal care and procedural support with significant responsibilities in project coordination and documentation providing continuity and organizational structure across multiple concurrent and longterm research efforts.

• Assists in composing and organizing research reports and manuscripts to provide updates on unit objectives

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for research supplies equipment and facilities

• Tracks supply and equipment inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Assists with conducting experiments or interviews collecting and analyzing data and documenting results according to established protocols

• Maintains organization of research records according to established policies and procedures

Livestock Laboratory - Agricultural Research Station

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:

• Experience working in large animal research veterinary clinical settings or livestock-based agricultural operations
  (e.g. handling livestock species such as swine sheep or cattle; supporting animal care protocols; assisting with clinical or herd procedures etc.)

• Experience coordinating complex activities or projects to support research clinical or operational work
  (e.g. managing schedules organizing multi-step procedures coordinating staff and resources across teams ensuring tasks are completed in proper sequence etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to independently plan prioritize and execute multi-step tasks or projects
  (e.g. anticipating next steps developing timelines aligning personnel/equipment completing work with minimal direction etc.)

• Effective communication skills including the ability to convey information clearly to team members veterinarians and researchers
  (e.g. coordinating with staff across locations documenting procedures providing project updates clarifying expectations etc.)

• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions
  (e.g. adhering to research protocols SOPs clinical procedures and regulatory requirements etc.)

• Formal education training or equivalent experience in veterinary technology animal science biological sciences or a related field

• Experience working with research data systems databases or documentation workflows
  (e.g. entering and maintaining study data managing records supporting data integrity and reporting processes etc.)

• Experience assisting with advanced procedures or intensive research protocols
  (e.g. supporting surgical procedures specialized animal care complex sample collection or technical research activities etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to develop improve or streamline organizational systems or workflows
  (e.g. creating tracking systems improving scheduling processes standardizing documentation or SOPs increasing operational efficiency etc.)

• Experience working in environments with regulatory compliance or protocol-driven requirements
  (e.g. maintaining compliance with institutional or federal research standards following audit processes ensuring accurate documentation and protocol adherence etc.)

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT as applicable)

Preferred: Certified Veterinary Technician

Scheduling for this position will be based on 7:00 AM 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Occasionally early and late hours. Weekends and holiday rotations required for this position.

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