Agricultural/Animal Associate I Position Available In Pickens, South Carolina

Between $32k and
$58k
Per Year Agricultural/Animal Associate I
Clemson University

Location:

Clemson, SC

• 29634
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 4805320

Posted:

1/24/2025

Expires:

8/8/2025

Source:

State of South Carolina

Site:

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Work at the LaMaster Dairy Center. Responsible for the care and management of young dairy cattle. Assists withe facilities maintenance and operation of farm equipment and robotic milking system, including some on-call responsibilities. Assist with research and teaching activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
50%

• Essential

• Animal Management:

  Responsible for management of young dairy cattle including feeding, dehorning, and vaccinating. Assists with overall animal health care. Diagnoses and treats animal health problems. Contacts veterinarian in emergencies. Follows timed artificial insemination protocols and artificially inseminates animals. Conforms to recommendations of the Animal Research Committee. 20%

• Essential

• Facilities Maintenance:

  Responsible for management of sand reclamation lane and redressing sand bedding in free-stall barn. Offers support in maintenance and repair of Delaval robotic milking system. Assists with lagoon operations for DHEC compliance. 20%

• Essential

• Operations:

  Able to operate all farm equipment including tractors, trucks, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, feed wagon, hay grinder, and others as necessary. Works with farm manager to devise strategies for continued farm improvement, including improving economic efficiency. Implements plans. 10%

• Essential

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Instruction and Research:

Coordinates with farm manager to prepare animals and supplies for research and teaching activities. Assists research and teaching faculty with sample collection and instruction activities. Assists or conducts tours for classes, camps, and visitors in a professional manner.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Student Workers only

• Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

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Minimum and Additional Requirements Education:

1st Bachelor’s Degree

• Animal Husbandry, Agriculture or related field

Work Experience:

1+ years of farm equipment and livestock experience.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

2nd Bachelor’s Degree

• Animal, Dairy, or Veterinary SciencesWork Experience:

  2+ years

• of dairy farm experience

Licenses/Certifications:

Bovine Artificial Insemination and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.