Mississippi State University seeks Assistant Dairy Herder

 

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences is currently seeking an Assistant Herder at our dairy to assist in the research management and production operations of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) Bearden Dairy Research Center.

 

All applicants MUST complete the online application located at www.jobs.msstate.edu to be considered for this position. Applicants should apply online at jobs.msstate.edu. Attach to the online application college transcripts. Three names of reference should be submitted with the application.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in animal or dairy science or a closely related field and a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to candidates with dairy cattle production and farm equipment operational experience.

 

Physical Requirements:

Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements, combined with exposure to a number of disagreeable elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals. Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.

 

Application Procedure:

 All applicants must apply at www.jobs.msstate.edu to be considered for this position. Attach to the online application all college transcripts. Three names of reference should be submitted with application. Any questions should be directed to Dr. Amanda Stone, Box 9815, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662)769-9941, or amanda.stone@msstate.edu.

 

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