Research Specialist/Farm technician

Research

No

Regular

No

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The prospective candidate will be responsible for assisting the Livestock Technician in the management of the UAPB Livestock Farm, which includes managing livestock animals (E.g., Cows, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, etc.). The candidate will assist the Livestock Technician and the UAPB farm manager. The candidate will also oversee the cleanliness, well-maintained, and/or working animal facilities, including cattle handling facility, goat barn, farrowing house, pig fattening and weaning units, rabbit hutches, and poultry facility. This individual will also assist and facilitate student outreach activities during laboratory sessions and on and off-campus farm demonstrations.

May have to work on some weekends.

A minimum of a high school diploma with 3-5+ years of experience working on a livestock farm, with 2+ years of experience. Individuals must have experience in farm maintenance and general animal husbandry.

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

$39,000

Letters of Recommendation, Resume

Please submit 2 letters of recommendation and upload in the Resume portion of the application.

Sharron M. Williams
Employment Manager
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Drive Mail Slot 4942
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: (870) 575-8403
williamssm@uapb.edu
www.uapb.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking