at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Animal Technician II
Kansas State University
About This Role
The DTRC Animal Technician II is responsible for daily care of the cattle housed at the DTRC. The incumbent will be responsible for routine care of the cattle at the DTRC, ranging from newborn calves to lactating cows. This position will require operation of machinery relevant to animal care, including skid loaders.
About Us
The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The Dept. of ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries.
The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills. Students are given sound professional and scientific skills, a broad education and experience for contributing to our communities across the nation and abroad. Students receive excellent advisement and mentorship from faculty and professional staff and participate in extracurricular activities to develop skills to become industry leaders.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires one year of relevant experience.
- Some positions may require additional education (or relevant experience) that will be specified in the position description.
- Various training and/or certification may be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of work with livestock
- Ability to work independently
- Availability to work some weekends and/or holidays
- 2-3 years of dairy cattle and milking experience
- Experience operating large machinery
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
- KSU Page Up online application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- List of three references with email addresses and phone numbers listed
Applications close on:10/28/2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$16.36-$24.53
To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/animal-technician-ii-manhattan-kansas-united-states-9c92e85f-4956-4641-9070-a1f9dd2e380e
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