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Sheep Nursery & Data Associate (Clay Center, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, US
$20 an hour
Full-time

Description of Work

The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility located near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.

S. beef, sheep, and swine industries. The sheep unit averages approximately 2,900 total head at any given time with approximately 350 lambs through the nursery each year.

As the Sheep Nursery and Data Associate, you will :

  • Have primary responsibility for the lamb nursery including performing daily checks of all lambs for health concerns, teaching lambs to feed from automatic feeders, and maintaining sanitation of nursery unit.
  • Collect, record, and organize data on individual and groups of sheep. Identify and correct anomalies in the data. Compile data for faculty researchers.
  • Train new staff and student interns on general sheep husbandry and data collection skills.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and indicated by the needs of the animals and / or unit.

This position may require irregular hours and work in inclement weather. Due to the size of the facility and need to travel between areas, a valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility is required.

Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.

We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including :

  • Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.

The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO / AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and / or political affiliation

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