Research Coordinator | Columbus, NE

Detailed Information

  • Location: Columbus, NE

  • Company: Pillen Family Farms

all stakeholders across a wide range of research projects. This position will interact closely with the company's Production R&D Committee. Duties: Assist in all phases of the research process ranging from, but not limited to: Writing protocols Assigning and allocating animals to treatments Securing all necessary supplies Working alongside teams at the farm level to collect data Collecting and organizing samples Communicating effectively with all stakeholders in both leadership and farm positions Routine time at research sites to coach team members and verify accuracy of data collection Create summary statistics and provide updates on progress as required by the project Must have a willingness

to be on farm and to work with animals to collect data and perform other farm duties as may be required Willingness to conduct lab work which may be required such as spinning/ shipping samples.

Weekend duties may be required for certain projects Travel will be required to and from research sites and may require overnight stays with most research sites located within 2 hours of Columbus, NEMust adhere to all biosecurity requirements as outlined per company policy Requirements and Preferred Skillsets: Required: A B. S. degree in animal science or related field with research experience or 5 years of experience in a research setting Experience using MS Office, particularly Excel Technical

writing skills and the ability to perform basic data summaries Willingness to travel to research sites with occasional overnight stays Preferred: A M.

S. degree with training in animal science or related field Training in basic experimental design and statistics, R and SQL Physical Demands: Some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring walking or bending. In many situations the activity will require standing or walking for the entire workday. Must have the capability to operate data collection equipment and the physical ability to move and sort animals, move into and out of pens over gates, etc. Work Environment: The work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.

g. working outdoors and within swine production facilities. The use of protective clothing such as gowns, coats, boots, and gloves are required.

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