Beef Cattle Coordinator, Middle TN AgResearch & Education Center (MTREC) and TN Beef Heifer Development Center: UTIA (Lewisburg, TN)
University of Tennessee · Lewisburg, Tennessee, US
The position primarily supports the MTREC-Lewisburg Beef Cattle Program but also provides secondary support to the Spring Hill Beef Cattle Program.
Job description
The position primarily supports the MTREC-Lewisburg Beef Cattle Program but also provides secondary support to the Spring Hill Beef Cattle Program. The position provides professional support and leadership for research, production, and entrepreneurial operations associated with the beef cattle herd, the TN Beef Heifer Development Center, and Bull Evaluation Programs. - Execute all facets of Beef Herd/Stocker Production Management and oversight of Research Projects. - Provide supporting guidance and direction to TN Beef Heifer Development Center. - Assist the Center Director in creation and facilitation of entrepreneurial programs. - Perform project analysis, providing reports to the Primary Investigators. - Provide support to the MTREC Bull Evaluation Program. - Assist with the assurance of IACUC compliance and Employee Safety training. - Accurate and effective communication between the research unit, the researchers, and clientele. Required Qualifications: Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or Agricultural related field. Experience: - Minimum of 3 years’ experience or 3 years pre-professional term experiences are acceptable (internships, teaching responsibilities, vo...