• Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

    Texas A&M University System (Overton, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Assistant - Beef Cattle Herdsman

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Overton

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Overton, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    About Texas A&M AgriLife

    Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

     

    Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information

    Research Assistant - (beef cattle herdsman) responsible for performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in beef cattle research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project.

    Responsibilities:

    + General cattle duties in all facets of cow/calf operation to include calving, identifying and treatment of sick cattle, feeding, heat detection, hauling, weighing, which requires operating an Agency vehicle to perform duties.

    + Handle cattle in a low stress manner.

    + Pasture management

    + Heifer and bull development

    + Managing stocker cattle

    + Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.

    + Keeps detailed cattle records for calving, breeding, weights, culling, etc.

    + Fence repair and construction

    + Keep cattle facilities clean and in good repair

    + Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.

    + Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

    + Assists with purchasing, reports, invoices, and cataloging records.

    + Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications:

    + BS degree in relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

    + Computer knowledge

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.

    + Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with little supervision.

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. ​

    + Experience in haying operations.

    + Must be able to operate tractors and equipment such as hay equipment, fertilizer buggy, trip feeder, planter, sprayer, pasture mower, etc.

    + Must be able to pen cattle.

    + Must be able to drive tractor and operate equipment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with reproductive technologies (estrous synchronization, AI, ultrasonography and animal health is preferred).

    Other Requirements:

    + Physical labor required.

    + Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of at least 60 pounds.

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: $45,000.00

     

    Applicant Instructions: Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

     

    Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

     

    When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

    In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

    + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

    + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

     

    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.