The Ohio State University
agriculture
ResearchFarmTechnician
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“Research Farm Technician at The Ohio State University. Skills: animal care, forage production, agricultural machinery operation, data collection. general station operations. upkeep and maintenance of facilities and machinery”
What You'll Achieve.
contributing to research in animal science and environmental sustainability; report observations that may impact research outcomes
Industry & Context.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor for extended periods, Work flexible schedules during calving, lambing, breeding seasons, and harvest periods based on weather and crop conditions, Occasionally perform similar duties at other research locations as needed, background check, drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years of experience in large animal production, Valid Ohio Driver’s License, Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor for extended periods, Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email communication, Experience operating agricultural machinery and livestock trailers
Nice to Have
Associate’s degree in Animal Science or equivalent experience, 4–6 years of experience in large animal production, especially in a research environment
What You'll Do.
general station operations
upkeep and maintenance of facilities and machinery
daily animal care and health monitoring per SOPs and veterinary guidance
and welfare of livestock including beef cattle and sheep
assist in forage production
and harvesting pastures and experimental plots
operate agricultural machinery and specialized research equipment
apply experimental treatments
collect data and samples
maintain detailed records of operations and experimental parameters
assist with training seasonal employees
support public events such as field days
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and staff to implement livestock research and outreach programs; assist with training seasonal employees; supporting public events such as field days
Communication Scope
communication and collaboration skills
Full Job Description
Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these [frequently asked questions](https://hr.osu.edu/careers/faq/). **Current Employees and Students:** If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to [Workday](https://it.osu.edu/workday) to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: * Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. * Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. ## Job Title: Research Farm Technician ## Department: FAES | Research Operations Administration **Location:** Eastern Agricultural Research Station **Address:** 16870 Bond Ridge Rd, Caldwell, OH 43724, United States of America ### **Position Summary:** The Agricultural Research Technician supports the daily operations and research activities at the Eastern Agricultural Research Station in Caldwell, Ohio. This role involves hands-on work with livestock, forage production, and agricultural machinery, contributing to research in animal science and environmental sustainability. ### **Key Responsibilities:** * Assist with general station operations, upkeep, and maintenance of facilities and machinery * Build and repair fences; perform daily animal care and health monitoring per SOPs and veterinary guidance * Support breeding, handling, and welfare of livestock including beef cattle and sheep * Assist in forage prod
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