08/30/2019
The Research Technician & Office Assistant will assume the responsibilities of the WSF 2,400 head wean to finish research facility and daily responsibilities in the office. This is a unique opportunity to work in production agriculture and an office environment in the same position.
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of the trials being ran in the barns
Work with outside company representatives and the WSF management team to
select future trials and decide proper administration
Daily pig care including but not limited to feeding, identifying sick pigs, treating pigs,
and other daily care as needed
Maintain accurate documentation of all tasks performed
Weighing of pigs at each weigh period
Loading hogs on trucks at the conclusion of trial
Manage Robotic feeding systems to ensure feed is being delivered by protocol
Data entry of all activities in barns
Weekly data entry for sows and wean to finish production
Monthly supplies ordering
Supply distribution
Monthly inventory reconciliations
Other task and projects as needed
Qualifications:
Detail oriented
Strong work ethic
Ability to work in a team environment
Computer skills
Highly motivated individual
Ability to work alternating weekends (2 – 4 hours weekend days)
Required Experience:
Production animal experience helpful
Associates / Bachelor’s degree preferred in an agriculture related field
For more information and to apply go to our website
http://www.walkstockfarm.com/research-technician--office-assistant.html
