Austin Community College
Swine Unit Supervisor (Clay Center, NE)
Austin Community College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804
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The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility located near Clay Center, NE.. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.
As a
Swine Unit Supervisor , you will: Provide care and handling of swine in the USMARC pre- and post-farrowing area. Supervise Ag Research Technician I (ART I) employees assigned to farrowing. Coordinate efforts with other personnel. Collect research data, ensuring treatment and experiment protocols are being followed. Maintain sanitation of facilities. Collaborate with UNL and Federal personnel. This position requires some evening and weekend hours and work in inclement weather. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II. Minimum Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree in an agricultural related field plus two years of swine experience; equivalent education/experience considered. Knowledge, skills, and ability to recognize, treat, and care for typical swine ailments associated with swine farrowing operations. Knowledge, skills, and ability to utilize low stress animal handling techniques. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace—it’s the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska. Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred but not required Associate’s degree in animal science or related agricultural field plus two years of swine experience specifically in farrowing sows and gilts. Specialized knowledge and skills to provide advanced care and treatment to lactating gilts and sows. Knowledge and skills to provide birthing assistance to farrowing gilts and sows. Knowledge and skills to provide care, treatment, and processing of newborn piglets including castration, tail docking, teeth clipping, ear tagging and notching, and extensive data collection. Pork Quality Assurance and Transport Quality Assurance training. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Employee & dependent scholarship program
to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans
with a university match Ample paid time off , including vacation, sick leave, and holidays Comprehensive
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
options We are always seeking talented, driven individuals like you to help us shape the future. Discover the opportunities waiting for you at UNL! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
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As a
Swine Unit Supervisor , you will: Provide care and handling of swine in the USMARC pre- and post-farrowing area. Supervise Ag Research Technician I (ART I) employees assigned to farrowing. Coordinate efforts with other personnel. Collect research data, ensuring treatment and experiment protocols are being followed. Maintain sanitation of facilities. Collaborate with UNL and Federal personnel. This position requires some evening and weekend hours and work in inclement weather. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II. Minimum Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree in an agricultural related field plus two years of swine experience; equivalent education/experience considered. Knowledge, skills, and ability to recognize, treat, and care for typical swine ailments associated with swine farrowing operations. Knowledge, skills, and ability to utilize low stress animal handling techniques. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace—it’s the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska. Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred but not required Associate’s degree in animal science or related agricultural field plus two years of swine experience specifically in farrowing sows and gilts. Specialized knowledge and skills to provide advanced care and treatment to lactating gilts and sows. Knowledge and skills to provide birthing assistance to farrowing gilts and sows. Knowledge and skills to provide care, treatment, and processing of newborn piglets including castration, tail docking, teeth clipping, ear tagging and notching, and extensive data collection. Pork Quality Assurance and Transport Quality Assurance training. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Employee & dependent scholarship program
to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans
with a university match Ample paid time off , including vacation, sick leave, and holidays Comprehensive
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
options We are always seeking talented, driven individuals like you to help us shape the future. Discover the opportunities waiting for you at UNL! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
.
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