Agriculture/Animal Assocoiate I - Piedmont Research and Education Center at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:109300

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Temporary - Time Limited

JOB SUMMARY:

Work at the LaMaster Dairy Center. Responsible for assisting in the care, feeding, and management of cattle, operation of farm equipment, and robotic milker. Assist with research and teaching activities to accomplish experiments and instruction. Some on-call responsibilities. Completes other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Animal Management:
Primarily responsible for feeding, care and management of cattle on farm. Includes feed mixing, deliver, and monitoring. Observation, reporting, and administering animal health and management protocols. Maintain sanitation of facilities.
Follows, assists, and provides herd health protocols and vaccinations protocols for all animals.

35% - Essential - Equipment and Facilities Operation:
Able to operate all farm equipment including tractors, trucks, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, feed wagon, hay grinder, and others as necessary.
Request and assist with maintenance of farm equipment.
Assist with operation of DeLaval robotic milking system as needed.
Coordinates fence repair and building maintenance.
Assists with lagoon operations for DHEC compliance.

15% - Essential - Research and Teaching:
Coordinates with farm manager to prepare animals and supplies for research and teaching activities.
Assist research and teaching faculty with sample collection and instruction activities.
Assist or conduct tours for classes, camps, and visitors in a professional manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 1st Bachelor's Degree - animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience: 2+ years on dairy farm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience: 2+ years on dairy farm.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Wet or humid
Noise
Vibration
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 40

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 6, 2024

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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