Research Assistant-Small Ruminant Job at Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA

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  • Fort Valley State University
  • Fort Valley, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Research Assistant-Small Ruminant.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is a permanent position to assist the Georgia Small Ruminant Research and Extension Center in the breeding of the Dairy Goat herd and packaging of products at the Meat Technology unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the breeding of dairy goats.
  • Partition the herd in breeding groups of 10-20 does.
  • Identify the buck to use for each breed.
  • Perform estrus synchronization.
  • Keep accurate breeding and kidding records.
  • Assist in meat packaging in the Meat Technology unit.
  • Weight and label packages.
  • Adhere to strict instructions on the Client Request Form.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in animal science
  • Hands-on experience in field experimentation techniques
  • Knowledge in reproductive physiology of small ruminants

WORK CONDITIONS:

  • Travel required - traveling for training, and collaborative research (5-10%)
  • Evening/night/weekend work - Monday - Friday 8 AM- 5PM
  • Working outdoors - barn research pertaining to ongoing research
  • Climate controlled environment

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Outdoor, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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