Agricultural Specialist Ii - Dairy Farm

me.iastate.edu

Onsite
Dairy production and milking procedures
Livestock and animal health monitoring
Farm equipment operation and maintenance
The Agricultural Specialist II position supports the university’s teaching, research, and extension missions by ensuring high-quality animal care and coordinating dairy production activities

Job Summary

  • The Agricultural Specialist II position supports the university’s teaching, research, and extension missions by ensuring high-quality animal care and coordinating dairy production activities.
  • This role offers meaningful challenges and variety with a unique blend of production and academic activities, providing opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute to dairy science advancement.
  • Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, onsite childcare, and various voluntary benefits.

Matching Summary

The Agricultural Specialist II position supports the university’s teaching, research, and extension missions by ensuring high-quality animal care and coordinating dairy production activities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dairy production and milking procedures
  • Livestock and animal health monitoring
  • Farm equipment operation and maintenance
  • Leadership and team supervision
  • Research protocol implementation
  • Data tracking with herd management software

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with large animals
  • Safety procedure training
  • Collaboration with faculty and researchers
  • Budgeting and inventory management
  • Student employee training
  • Hands-on work environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2 years related experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Prior experience with milking equipment
  • Experience working with livestock or large animals
  • Leadership or team lead experience

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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