Agricultural Specialist Ii - Dairy Farm

las.iastate.edu

Ames, Iowa, US
Onsite
Dairy production knowledge
Livestock handling
Animal health monitoring
This position plays a key role in supporting the university’s teaching, research, and extension missions by ensuring high-quality animal care, coordinating dairy production activities, and supporting on-farm research

Job Summary

  • This position plays a key role in supporting the university’s teaching, research, and extension missions by ensuring high-quality animal care, coordinating dairy production activities, and supporting on-farm research.
  • The Night Crew Team Lead will oversee the daily operations of the evening crew, including tasking of staff and student workers, implementation of research protocols, and proper operation of equipment and facilities.
  • Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

Matching Summary

This position plays a key role in supporting the university’s teaching, research, and extension missions by ensuring high-quality animal care, coordinating dairy production activities, and supporting on-farm research.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dairy production knowledge
  • Livestock handling
  • Animal health monitoring
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Night crew supervision
  • Research protocol implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership experience
  • Team lead experience
  • Working with cattle
  • Hands-on environment
  • Meaningful challenges and variety

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 years of related experience
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Not specified

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