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Department: 115201 - Butner Beef Cattle Field Lab

Location: Bahama, NC

Essential Job Duties:
This position serves as the manager of the BBCFL Cow/Calf Division and oversees an expanding herd that currently has approximately 600 head of cattle, including cows, calves, replacement heifers, and bulls. The position will direct the daily activities of 1 - 3 employees, including research technicians, temporary employees, and student employees at any given time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research project coordination and data collection: Collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs) on research design and pasture utilization. Collects biological samples (blood, rumen fluid), forage, and weights while strictly adhering to research protocols
• Reproduction management: Performs advanced reproductive tasks including artificial insemination (AI), estrus synchronization, and pregnancy determinations.
• Herd Health Management: Independently monitors nutrition and health. Collaborates with the Vet School to develop and execute vaccination and disease prevention strategies. Mixing and administering vaccines and medications.
• Calving & Neonatal Care: Oversees the calving process, provides manual assistance (pulling calves) when necessary, and manages all calf processing.
• Records & Software Management: Maintains accurate cattle registrations via management software and the American Angus Association. Summarizes data for research reports and maintains monthly inventory
• Facility & Equipment Oversight: Ensures all equipment (scales, AI tools, auto-syringes) is calibrated and repaired. Manages inventory of medicinals and supplies while ensuring all staff follow strict safety protocols

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Assists with general grounds, fence, building, and equipment maintenance for all of BBCFL. Duties include, but are not limited to, mowing, weed eating, power washing, scraping manure, and general housekeeping.
• Assists with hay production and corn silage harvest.
• Assists other units at BBCFL as needed.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in agricultural work, specifically related to beef cattle production and animal care.
• Ability to perform artificial insemination and assist with difficult births
• Experience performing routine cattle herd health procedures.
• Experience with cattle software programs
• Experience in general agricultural equipment operation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in agricultural work, specifically related to beef cattle production and animal care
• Ability to perform artificial insemination and assist with difficult births
• Experience performing routine cattle herd health procedures.
• Experience with cattle software programs
• Experience in general agricultural equipment operation

Required license or certification:

• Valid Driver's License
• Pesticide Applicators License, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Beef Quality Assurance Certification, or the ability to obtain within 6 months

Position Number: 00044528

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