About This Role
The Agricultural Research Center–Hays, branch of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, consists of 6,100 acres of crop and rangeland and supports a large beef cattle research project. This position has primary responsibility for the operation of the center’s research feedlot (200-350 head) and feed mill to include implementation of research protocols designed by the faculty project leader, animal health maintenance, and keeping accurate records of activities.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$16.36 - $24.53
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of experience in agricultural or animal sciences and high school diploma.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, in order to direct others and exchange information is essential to discharging the responsibilities of the position.
- Skills in operating computers to enter and manipulate data and perform data analysis on statistical programs.
- Ability to handle all sizes of animals including feeding, health care, and measuring responses to treatment.
- Ability to keep accurate and complete records of research operations and the ability to develop lab techniques and conduct analysis and calculations.
- Knowledge of safety requirements for work with or around machinery, chemicals, and/or large and small animals.
- Valid driver's license to permit incumbent to operate automobiles, pickup trucks, and farm trucks (up to 24,000 GVW) having standard or automatic transmissions once employed.
For more details and to apply please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/animal-technician-ii-hays-kansas-united-states-9b6fecd5-faea-45cb-b156-48cedd367e1b
