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Req Id:  42034
Job Title:  Senior Farm Animal Research Technician
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Animal Science Farm is seeking a Senior Farm Animal Research Technician. In this role, you will work independently to achieve day to day objectives with limited supervision and fulfill the research, teaching, and outreach activities of the Department. In addition, you will monitor animal health and environment conditions, assist faculty with various research projects and clinical instruction of students, maintain health and performance records, and provide tours of research facilities to students, general public, and research personnel.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Record keeping in regards to animal nutrition, animal behavior, animal husbandry to support the care of research animals
  • Transporting and properly restraining animals, utilizing a variety of techniques
  • Assisting in ensuring animals are maintained on a health program which includes vaccinating, treatment management, deworming, etc.
  • Maintaining records of animals such as birthing, breeding, health, reproductive status, identification and other records related to research
  • May be required to enter information into computer system
  • (Dairy only): May be required to enter information into D.A.R.T. computer system for the Dairy Herd Records Processing Center
  • Entering necessary research information into computer programs and analyze results
  • Preparing reports as requested by supervisor
  • Assisting faculty in designing research projects by discussing protocol and experimental needs
  • Offering recommendations pertaining to use of equipment and facilities
  • Recording procedures used, results of experiment, environmental changes, identification, treatments, etc.
  • Ensuring that proper procedures for research are carried out
  • Receiving instructions from researchers on class schedule needs and assist with the preparation of animals for classroom use
  • Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies
  • Cleaning facilities using common and special cleaning chemicals and equipment, i.e., high pressure washers, automatic cage washer, steam gun, etc.
  • Ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of facility
  • Assisting in necessary repair and maintenance of pens, gates, fences, water supply and waste lines, electrical systems, etc.
  • Operating tractors, silage unloader, loaders, feed augers, manure spreaders and various farm trucks
  • Ensuring all farm equipment is functioning properly
  • Advising supervisor of major repairs needed on equipment and make recommendations on equipment replacements
  • Additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelors in Animal Science or closely related field 
  • 2 years of general farm experience
  • In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. (Associates + 4 years of experience; HS/GED + 6 years of experience)
  • Must frequently lift over 80lbs.
  • Work in extreme cold and heat for extended periods
  • Basic Computer Skills using Outlook, Excel, Google Docs, etc.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to provide good customer service, demonstrating a strong service orientation
  • Public relations skills to work congenially with the public and staff, display a good-natured and competitive attitude
  • A valid U.S. driver’s license 

 

Nice to Have: 

  • Dairy experience 

What We'd Like You to Know:

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary 
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Purdue University is an EO university

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

Pay Band S045
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Job Code #20003401
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

*Effective August 1, Purdue implemented a new background screen policy: any internal transfer will receive a new background screen if one has not been run within the last year.

 

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Posting Start Date:  5/6/26