Research Associate - Biotech jobs in Montana

The Northern Agricultural Research Center consists of 3,000 acres at the main facility with an additional 3,960 acres of grazing land located in the nearby Bear Paw Mountains. The 3,000 acres on the main facility supports both crop and livestock research activities which is distinctly unique to MSU. The research center has recently completed $2.8 million of construction and renovation, including a new $2.1 million office/laboratory complex. In the spring of 2014, two center pivots suitable for research were installed. A modern research scale greenhouse was funded and designed with construction to be completed in the near future. The research center, when fully staffed, consists of three faculty, two operations managers, research scientist, master’s level technician, and 12 permanent support personnel. A local advisory board made up of area producers and industry representatives from the five surrounding counties, provides guidance on NARC research priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science;

• Experience in livestock and farm/ranch operations;

• Demonstrated competence in computer skills (Microsoft office suite, ration balancing software, database use, network services, etc.);

• Effective communication skills (both written and oral) with researchers, educators, research center personnel, and producers.

• Master’s degree in animal science or a related field;

• Experience with livestock/agriculture research and animal care protocols;

• Knowledge of lab techniques for feed and forage analysis;

• Understanding of experimental design and statistics.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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