What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bull Collection Technician position at Bullnanza Stud Services?
Bullnanza Stud Services
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Bull Collection Technician
Job description:
Bullnanza Stud Services is seeking a dependable, hardworking, safety-conscious full-time technician to join our team. The primary responsibilities of this position will include assisting with bull collections, as well as the preparation, handling, and breakdown of collection materials and equipment. Secondary responsibilities will include routine maintenance and upkeep of bull pens, barns, facilities, and equipment.
About Bullnanza: Bullnanza Stud Services is a livestock reproduction facility with a focus on male reproductive services. These services include semen collection, processing, sexed semen, semen sales, genetic testing, storage and shipping. Bullnanza has two locations in Sweetwater, TX and Stillwater, OK. We are committed to excellence and helping our customers reach their goals.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or a related field.
- Background in the livestock industry and knowledge of bovine reproduction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong team working and time-management abilities.
- Customer service-oriented with a professional demeanor.
- Ability to learn and adapt to specialized procedures and software.
- Experience operating agricultural machinery, including tractors and/or skid steers.
- Excellent people and managerial skills
- Commitment to handling animals in a manner that prioritizes both animal welfare and employee safety.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist collection team with:
- Bull collections
- Post-collection semen handling
- Semen processing
- Transporting processed semen to cooling areas
- Loading and unloading bulls
- Handling mount animals
- Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory equipment and glassware
Semen Production
- Print semen straws for daily Bullnanza production and custom orders.
- Prepare semen extenders for:
- Oklahoma in-house collections
- Texas collections shipped to the Oklahoma laboratory
- Assist with semen filling and freezing procedures.
- Monitor and maintain semen filling equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of:
- Filling equipment
- Straw printers
- Laboratory equipment
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness, organization, and compliance with quality standards.
- BSS Texas: for collections shipped from TX location to OK location
Secondary Responsibilities
Assist with general facility maintenance, including:
- Feeding in-house animals
- Basic arc welding and fabrication projects
- Minor building repairs
- Routine vehicle maintenance and upkeep
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Comprehensive, hands-on training in livestock reproduction procedures.
- Opportunity to work within a respected and growing livestock genetics company.
Training Period
This full-time, salaried position is available immediately. This position includes a required training and observation period, the duration of which will be determined based on readiness and performance. During this time, the selected candidate will receive extensive instruction on Bullnanza Stud Services' procedures, software, and customer service standards. Performance, compatibility with the team, and benefit eligibility will be evaluated upon successful completion of the training period. Due to the nature of this work with animals, early mornings and late evenings will sometimes be required.
Additional Information
This is a full-time, salaried position available immediately. Due to the nature of the livestock industry, occasional early mornings, evenings, and seasonal overtime may be required.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to:
Lauren Carpenter
Email: service@bullnanza.com
Phone: (405) 377-8037
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22