Lincoln University of Missouri
Extension Associate - Animal Science
Lincoln University of Missouri, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, 65109
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This position will assist the Small Ruminant State Specialist and the Extension Administrators. It will focus on Animal Purpose
This position will assist the Small Ruminant State Specialist and the Extension Administrators. It will focus on Animal
Science - Small Ruminants and will provide compelling and impactful research-based educational programming that
meets the assessed needs of low-income limited resources small farmers and producers who are underserved and
unserved.
Essential Job Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities
80% Extension
Plan, design, implement, teach, and evaluate innovative programming in the area of Animal Science - Small Ruminant that demonstrates measurable impact. Engage and collaborate with communities, private entities, commercial organizations, and local, county, state, and federal governments to deliver cutting-edge programming. Expected to interact with other extension staff in the area. Offer group workshops, field days, clinics, and one-and-one educational experiences to small farmers and producers utilizing research-based information.
20% Research
Knowledge in molecular work (Primer design, gel electrophoresis, RNA extraction, SDS-PAGE, PCR, qPCR, and other molecular assays). Willing to learn metabolomic work. Able to assist field and lab work.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Valid driver's license. Strong written and oral communication skills. Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability to work as part of a larger team.
Qualifications
Bachelor from an accredited university in Animal Science or a closely related field and 3+ years of molecular research experience. Masters (animal science, cell biology, agriculture, or closely related field) with research experience in molecular work. PhD (animal science, cell biology, agriculture, or closely related field) with research experience in molecular work.
Preferred Qualifications
Sheep and goat producer. Worked with sheep and goat producers in Missouri. Demonstrated success conducting educational sessions via distance learning with social media. Molecular research experience.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at the desk and working on a computer. Ability to sit a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels, equipment, and tools. Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on a farm. Normal physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place. Normal physical strength to handle routine farm equipment and tolls.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is
subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since
no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of
a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the
changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility
Salary: $19.23 per hour Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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Extension Associate - Animal Science
role at
Lincoln University of Missouri 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Extension Associate - Animal Science
role at
Lincoln University of Missouri Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Purpose
This position will assist the Small Ruminant State Specialist and the Extension Administrators. It will focus on Animal Purpose
This position will assist the Small Ruminant State Specialist and the Extension Administrators. It will focus on Animal
Science - Small Ruminants and will provide compelling and impactful research-based educational programming that
meets the assessed needs of low-income limited resources small farmers and producers who are underserved and
unserved.
Essential Job Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities
80% Extension
Plan, design, implement, teach, and evaluate innovative programming in the area of Animal Science - Small Ruminant that demonstrates measurable impact. Engage and collaborate with communities, private entities, commercial organizations, and local, county, state, and federal governments to deliver cutting-edge programming. Expected to interact with other extension staff in the area. Offer group workshops, field days, clinics, and one-and-one educational experiences to small farmers and producers utilizing research-based information.
20% Research
Knowledge in molecular work (Primer design, gel electrophoresis, RNA extraction, SDS-PAGE, PCR, qPCR, and other molecular assays). Willing to learn metabolomic work. Able to assist field and lab work.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Valid driver's license. Strong written and oral communication skills. Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability to work as part of a larger team.
Qualifications
Bachelor from an accredited university in Animal Science or a closely related field and 3+ years of molecular research experience. Masters (animal science, cell biology, agriculture, or closely related field) with research experience in molecular work. PhD (animal science, cell biology, agriculture, or closely related field) with research experience in molecular work.
Preferred Qualifications
Sheep and goat producer. Worked with sheep and goat producers in Missouri. Demonstrated success conducting educational sessions via distance learning with social media. Molecular research experience.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at the desk and working on a computer. Ability to sit a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels, equipment, and tools. Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on a farm. Normal physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place. Normal physical strength to handle routine farm equipment and tolls.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is
subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since
no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of
a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the
changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility
Salary: $19.23 per hour Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lincoln University of Missouri by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Associate” roles.
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