Research Dairy Farm Manager

4 days ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Dairy Farm Manager to oversee the daily operations of the dairy unit. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for managing a team of 10-12 farm staff and student workers, ensuring the health and well-being of the dairy herd, and conducting research projects to improve dairy cow production and health.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily operations of the dairy unit, including milking, feeding, and care of the herd.
  • Manage a team of 10-12 farm staff and student workers, providing training and supervision to ensure they understand and can execute research methodologies and procedures.
  • Conduct research projects to improve dairy cow production and health, including analyzing existing methodologies, developing novel procedures, and leading research projects to improve the department's dairy faculty liaison.
  • Develop and implement standard operating protocols (SOPs) for dairy cow care and use in research, teaching, and extension, ensuring compliance with UF Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) rules and regulations.
  • Collaborate with faculty and students to plan research trials, develop research, teaching, and extension activities, and present research findings to other dairy professionals, producers, and the public.
  • Manage the annual budget for the unit, ensuring successful project outcomes.

Requirements:

  • Doctoral degree in agricultural science, biology, or a closely related field and two years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in agricultural science, biology, or a closely related field and five years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in agricultural science, biology, or a closely related field and seven years of relevant experience.
  • Valid Florida driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS or PhD in Animal Science or related discipline.
  • Experience in dairy herd management and coordinating animal research trials.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong motivational leadership skills.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


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