Beef Cattle Care Technician II (Ithaca, NE)

The UNL Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska. The $7.2 million facility paves the way for world-class research projects and teaching and extension opportunities in a commercial-scale, state-of-the-art feedlot. In addition, the facility serves as a one-of-a-kind testbed where industry partners can see how new and emerging technologies work. ENREEC is located close to Fremont, Ashland, and Wahoo and is just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.

As a Beef Cattle Care Technician II, you will:

• Be directly responsible for care of cattle at the Beef Research Feedlot. This may include managing cattle grazing pastures, assisting in movements of cattle, managing feed ingredients, proper and timely delivery of feed, and maintaining healthy cattle to be used in nutrition-based research. Specific duties assigned could vary based on needs of the unit and/or skills of the successful candidate.
• Perform maintenance on feedlot facilities and equipment including building fences, repairing broken machinery, etc.
• Assist graduate students with relevant research trials and perform other related feedlot tasks as necessary.

Outdoor work in inclement weather and irregular hours are required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

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