MARS Livestock Lead

University of Wisconsin Madison
$22.50 HOURLY
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Marshfield
Nov 16, 2024
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the UW MARS Livestock Manager, this position performs and directs daily work operations of a large dairy heifer and lactating cow research operation. This includes general husbandry tasks such as feeding, milking, cleaning, treating, reproductive healthcare, animal observations and dairy cattle handling, and the facilitation of research. This position participates in herd health duties, animal care procedures and management of the reproduction program. This position will function as lead to Animal Care Technician staff on the MARS research farm when no on-site livestock supervisor is available. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Responsibilities: Serves as a resource and lead to other technicians and student employees; collects samples, administers medication and treatments, and performs feeding and maintenance responsibilities to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and in support of research and instruction. 30% Leads the day-to day operational activities of an animal care work unit and facilitates staff training as needed 15% Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic and research 10% Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces 5% Tracks inventory levels of animal supplies and places replenishment orders 5% Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications 5% Maintains organization of and updates records related to work unit procedures 20% Observes animal behavior, performs animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals in support of research and instruction 10% Maintains Reproductive status of the herd Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred H.S. Diploma Qualifications: Required Qualifications: -Minimum of two years working in dairy, including milking, feeding, dairy reproduction, maintaining animal hygiene and cleanliness. -Experience administering medications and treatments to cattle, delivered topical, oral, intramammary, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular. Understands treatment withdrawal periods. -Familiar with record keeping and electronic cattle management software such as health monitoring, inventory management, reproductive management, feed management, performance tracking. -Understands animal handling and dairy cattle well-being including cow comfort as it pertains to ventilation, enrichment, housing and bedding, and low-stress livestock handling. -Experience with equipment operation necessary to work in a dairy to include 50hp - 100 hp tractors, skidloaders and corresponding attachments, bedding spreaders, cattle trailers, etc. Preferred Qualification: -Understanding of basic nutritional needs of dairy animals at various stages such as newborns, calves, heifers, dry cows, and lactating cows at various stages of production. Work Schedule: Normal hours are 4:30 am - 1:00 pm, five days a week. Position is scheduled to work every other weekend. Position will work at least 5 of the 9 observed legal holidays. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $22.50 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications The anticipated salary range for this position is $22.50 - $23.50. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf. Additional Information: -A criminal background check will be required. -A probationary period will be required. -There will be required trainings provided to work in an AAALAC accredit animal research program. -The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment. How to Apply: Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials: Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background Cover letter (optional) - Refer to your related work experience References (required) - List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. It's important that your resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Contact: Justin Cave justin.cave@wisc.edu 608-263-3715 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Animal Care Technician III(AN010) Department(s): A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/MARSHFIELD Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing Job Number: 307925-CP The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.