Research Farm Technician

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Job Title:

Research Farm Technician

Department:

FAES Research Operations Administration

Location: Eastern Agricultural Research Station

Address: 16870 Bond Ridge Rd, Caldwell, OH 43724, United States of America

Position Summary:

The Agricultural Research Technician supports the daily operations and research activities at the Eastern Agricultural Research Station in Caldwell, Ohio. This role involves hands-on work with livestock, forage production, and agricultural machinery, contributing to research in animal science and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with general station operations, upkeep, and maintenance of facilities and machinery

Build and repair fences; perform daily animal care and health monitoring per SOPs and veterinary guidance

Support breeding, handling, and welfare of livestock including beef cattle and sheep

Assist in forage production, including planting, maintaining, and harvesting pastures and experimental plots

Operate agricultural machinery and specialized research equipment; perform calibration, adjustments, and minor repairs

Work flexible schedules during calving, lambing, breeding seasons, and harvest periods based on weather and crop conditions

Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and staff to implement livestock research and outreach programs

Apply experimental treatments, collect data and samples, and report observations that may impact research outcomes

Maintain detailed records of operations and experimental parameters

Assist with training seasonal employees and supporting public events such as field days

Occasionally perform similar duties at other research locations as needed

Stay current with required OSU web-based trainings

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

2 years of experience in large animal production

Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor for extended periods

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email communication

Experience operating agricultural machinery and livestock trailers

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in Animal Science or equivalent experience

4–6 years of experience in large animal production, especially in a research environment

Additional Information:

This job profile is a Farm Coordinator 3 (T3 level) position on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications

Location:

Eastern ARS Unit 1 - Office and Shop (0749)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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