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The CLEAR Center in the Department of Animal Science is looking to hire a Junior Specialist.
This position provides technical, scientific, and organizational assistance to Dr. Frank Mitloehner’s CLEAR Center in the Department of Animal Science, which focuses on environmental Sustainability in animal agriculture. The research is designed to quantify and mitigate air- and climate pollutants from cattle, swine and poultry production. The research contributes to the generation of fundamental knowledge about emissions from livestock and poultry and ways to reduce these impacts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-The ideal candidate will have strong animal handling skills, general knowledge of operating agricultural equipment such as tractors, forklifts, and skid steers. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership and problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team,
-A bachelor’s of science degree in an animal science or related field is required for the position. Previous experience working with livestock is required, live animal research experience preferred,
-Must have undergraduate research experience; including any one of the following: previous work in a live animal lab, experience working with large animals, and/or publications related to animal science studies,
-Must have great interpersonal skills and problem solving skills, be able to communicate among the lab if any challenges arise.
ASSISTING WITH RESEARCH (70%)
The Junior Specialist will help coordinate, help conduct trials at the UC Davis Animal Science Research and Teaching Facilities including but not limited to the feedlot, dairy, and swine facility as well as on-farm research and commercial livestock operations. Additionally, responsibilities will include developing protocols and standard operating procedures for animal feeding trials as well as scheduling and training of student interns. The individual will assist in field and laboratory data collections; sample preparation and shipping, upkeep of lab equipment and storage. The Junior Specialist will also be expected to attend and participate in lab meetings, give updates on study progress, summarize and interpret data to graduate students, sponsors, and the PI (Dr. Frank Mitloehner).
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (15%)
Participated in societies and groups of interest within the Department of Animal Science and National- or State Organizations. They will help organize the contributions to journal manuscripts and publications prior to submission, conduct literature searches for articles relevant to the research topics, and engage in discussions of data with the PI.
UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES (15%)
The Junior Specialist will participate in training activities with the lab as well as to help train and assist undergraduate interns. The individual may be asked to complete outside documentation or project management that are beneficial to the lab or their own personal and professional development. The Junior Specialist may be required to attend relevant conferences or events, present on behalf of the CLEAR Center or participate in social media/outreach content creation.

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