Program Technician - 12 MONTH (University of Arkansas System)
Job posting number: #153634 (Ref:R0063641)
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Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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ANSC | Swine Farm
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Animal Science Department at the University of Arkansas has a 150 sow herd which supports a comprehensive research and teaching program. Facilities include farrowing for 40 sows, a 48 pen conventional nursery with a capacity of 6 pigs/pen. Duties include all aspects of management of the swine research unit at Savoy, as well as the feeding, and health care of the research swine herd and replacement females; management of the breeding program; maintenance of farm facilities; and the implementation of experimental protocols as outlined by the research faculty in charge and as needed for other cooperating researchers. The individual selected will be expected to assist principal investigators, graduate students, and research personnel in conducting experiments and collecting data from the farm and other related information and records as required. Because of the intensive nature of the research and teaching responsibilities, the person must be experienced in management of swine. The successful applicant must supervise, manage, and evaluate part-time labor and carry out any additional duties as determined by the immediate supervisor or Head of the Department of Animal Science.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum educational requirement of a B.S. degree in Animal Science or a closely related field. Because of the intensive nature of the research and teaching responsibilities, candidates must be experienced in management of swine.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in management of full and part-time labor (including student workers) in a university setting. Experience or interest in animal research is highly desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of nutritional needs and care of large animals. Knowledge and experience with animal behavior and skills in collection of data from the farm, plus ability to maintain animal inventory records, farm equipment records and other related information and records as required. Must be physically able to handle large farm animals and conduct routine farm work including the maintenance or construction of needed facilities.
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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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