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University of Arkansas / Fayetteville
Program Technician I
Job Location: Fayetteville, AR
Job Type: Professional Non-Classified Position
Department:
AES- Animal Science
Annual Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum educational requirement of a B.S. degree in Animal Science, or Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences or a closely related field. Experience or an interest in forage production and animal research is highly desired. Experience in operation of farm equipment and in beef cattle management is required. The applicant must be physically able to conduct routine farm work including the maintenance or construction of needed equipment, facilities, and fences, and to handle large farm animals. The successful applicant will need to maintain a non-commercial Applicator’s Restricted Use Pesticide License from the Arkansas State Plant Board. Successful applicant must obtain a valid Arkansas driver’s license.
Job Duties:
Include management and utilization of forage resources for grazing and haying programs; maintenance of farm facilities and equipment; routine care, feeding, and required health care of beef animals; and the implementation of experimental protocols as outlined by the research faculty in charge and as needed for other cooperating researchers. The individual will be expected to work independently; and to assist principle investigators, graduate students, and research assistants/specialists in the conducting of experiments and collection of data. Maintenance of extensive records will be required, including fertilizer and herbicide/pesticide applications, feeding sheets, and health reports. The successful applicant must supervise, manage, and evaluate assigned part-time labor and carryout any additional duties as determined by the immediate supervisor or the Head of the Department of Animal Science.
Where To Apply?
Submit a resume, including educational background, work experience, interests and farm management and livestock experience. Furnish 3 names for references of individuals in a position to evaluate your abilities, relevant to this position. Application deadline is May 31, 2008, or until a satisfactory candidate is obtained. Send all correspondence to:
Dr. Beth Kegley, Professor
c/o Hadley Twilley
Department of Animal Science- B114 AFLS
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479/575-3050
Fax: 479/575-5756
University of Arkansas / Fayetteville
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