Research Specialist II (Small Ruminant)

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Department

The Research Specialist II, under general supervision research work involving performance of assignments which may involve planning and directing certain phases of research projects with small ruminants.

This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily observation of research animals, health monitoring, body condition scoring, weighing, measurements, and ensuring compliance with animal care and use standards require continuous oversight and hands-on labor.
• Support faculty and staff with routine animal care, breeding preparation, experiment setup, and annual production program activities requires consistent technical support.
• Collect biological samples, recording experimental measurements, conducting analyses/tests, compiling research data, and supporting projections are core research functions of the position.
• Coordinate with other farm enterprises and ensuring operational alignment across research and livestock units requires ongoing collaboration and communication.
• Participate in institutional events, committees, outreach activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support broader college and research center operations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences or Veterinary Medicine.
• Six years of related experience in animal research (Sample collection, blood and tissue collection), research experiments with farm animals and/or slaughterhouses and scientific writing (Abstracts, Manuscripts).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master degree in Animal Science, Agricultural sciences or Animal production.
• Solid understanding in animal husbandry practices.
• Research experience with ruminants (sheep, goats, or cattle).
• Experience writing manuscripts, scientific abstracts.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.