Department of Agriculture
This position is in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Pacific West Area, Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research located in Dubois, ID. In this position, you will support animal research by assisting with animal care, sample handling, data collection, and operation of research and farm equipment.
- Assists with daily animal husbandry tasks involving sheep, cattle, horses, and dogs, including mixing and delivering diets, monitoring health, and performing routine care in feedlot and rangeland environments.
- Assists with pasture improvement projects and invasive weed control using general rangeland and herbicide-application equipment under established procedures.
- Maintains inventory of animal feeds, supplements, seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and related materials; assists with proper storage and disposal of chemical and biological waste.
- Collects samples, records instrument readings, and takes measurements in laboratory, pasture, and feedlot environments following standardized procedures.
- Prepares, organizes, and labels samples, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with established research protocols.
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