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Crop and Livestock Research Technologist II (Concord, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Posted on Oct 26, 2024
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Working Title Crop and Livestock Research Technologist II (Concord, NE)
Department Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center-9750
Requisition Number S_241045
Posting Open Date 10/25/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/11/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is consistently recognized as a top employer by Forbes, offering a supportive work environment, robust professional development, and comprehensive benefits, making UNL the premier choice for career growth in the state.
We invest in our employees through benefits like:
  • Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!

As the Crops and Livestock Research Technologist II, you will:
  • Write and develop research protocols and experimental designs based upon faculty requests.
  • Manage several research projects concurrently and analyze/report the findings to multiple principal investors.
  • Be responsible for overall management of field and laboratory experiments, data collection and processing, and take leadership on field equipment maintenance, repair, and use.
  • Implement and conduct field and laboratory experiments, maintain field plot areas, apply insecticides to crops, provide data entry and statistical analysis.
  • Manage cattle records at the Great Plains Heifer Development Center, entering weights and breeding data during the artificial insemination (AI) process.
  • Manage equipment and transportation logistics, acquisition of supplies, report writing, and other duties that may be delegated.
  • Be responsible for hiring of and supervising summer and other hourly employees, collaborate with graduate students.

This position is located at the Haskell Ag Lab near Concord NE.
Irregular hours, direct contact with livestock animals, and work in inclement weather required. Position requires obtaining a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) certification within six months of employment. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Research Technologist II.

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. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field plus three years of relevant agricultural experience required.
  • Data collection, analysis and report writing skills required.
  • Ability to utilize advanced scientific knowledge and consistently apply discretion and judgment essential.
  • Computer proficiency necessary.
  • Familiarity with agricultural equipment (e.g. tractors, planters, sprayers) and associated computer software required.
  • Familiarity with cattle handling including an understanding safe and effective techniques for managing cattle during activities like weighing, feeding, and breeding.
  • Must obtain Pesticide Applicators License, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) certification within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
  • Master’s degree in agriculture or relevant field.
  • Excellent organization skills.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $25.00/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Logan Dana, 402 584 3852.
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Some evenings and weekends required on occasion
Work Location (City, State) Concord, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
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