Animal Tech IV - Ithaca Farms Assistant Team lead

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Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being. The Department of Animal Science’s mission is to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the biology and management of domestic animals and to apply this knowledge to benefit society.  Our department is devoted to undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, extension and outreach.

Rewards And Benefits

Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits …More on Cornell Benefits.

Position Summary

Assist with all aspects of management for all on-campus animal units of the Animal Science Department to support the Department’s graduate student research projects and undergraduate course requirements. Assist with activities associated with the Large Animal Teaching and Research Unit (LARTU), Respiration Chambers, Teaching Barn, Equine Metabolism, the Livestock Pavilion, as well as Poultry and Sheep Farms. Assist with the coordination of  activities held in these facilities, such as laboratory exercises for major undergraduate courses, research projects, public extension events, and campus-held events. Work with faculty, veterinarians, students, maintenance personnel, farm services, and others associated with conferences, sales, and shows held at the facility. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and University regulations pertaining to animal care such as the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE), Environment Health and Safety (EHS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), New York State Agriculture and Markets, etc. and experimental protocols. Responsible for monitoring the health and welfare of research and teaching animals, including swine, sheep, horses, goats, cattle, and poultry, as well as maintaining records. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the feeding and watering of animals; assist in the mixing of feed; assist with the animal breeding program and natural and artificial breeding, including birthing of animals. Participate in marketing animals. Prepare and maintain emergency procedures and SOPs. Participate in the hiring and training of new employees. Reports to the Ithaca Farm Manager. This position is full-time (39 hours/week) and will be in Ithaca, New York. This is three-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance. The primary schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with the ability to work weekends is a key requirement of the role.