Research Technician - Grand View, ID

at  Simplot

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma.
• 3-5 years experience in agriculture preferred, with emphasis on data collection and statistics; general livestock background
• Excellent computer skills including Excel spreadsheet, access data base, pivot tables and graphs.
• Detail oriented, organized, ability to communicate clearly with work crews and management.
  Job Requisition ID: 17997
  Travel Required: Less than 10%
  Location(s): L&L Headquarters - Grand View
  Country: United States

SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collection, organization, and analysis of data relating to in house/contract research, feedlot production, and cow-calf production for the Simplot Land & Livestock Group.
• Organize and maintain dairy heifer, feedlot, and cow/calf health and performance records.
• Assist protocol and compliance.
• Assist to develop budgets for in house/contract research projects.
• Quality control of fine details of research and other projects
• Sample collection, preparation, and submission
• Field data collection
• Veterinary assistance
• Monitor and troubleshoot data systems including software and hardware packages.
• Prepare and maintain electronic equipment. ie GrowSafe, Tenxsys, etc.
• Summarize and document project results.
• Participate in genetic evaluation and assisted reproductive technologies.