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Department:FAES | Animal Sciences | Wooster Beef GDAL
Reporting to the GDAL Beef Manager, the Animal Operations Technician provides operational support to both GDAL beef and swine operations. This position coordinates daily animal care and husbandry activities, supports herd and production performance goals, and ensures compliance with animal care, welfare, and biosecurity standards. The role fosters a collaborative team environment across animal operations, promoting effective communication, shared accountability, and alignment of operational goals to support integrated farm management.
Key Responsibilities
This job profile is a Farm Coordinator 2 (T2 level) on the career roadmap.
The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications
Location:Apple Creek - Hog Farrowing - Office (8121)
Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Department:FAES | Animal Sciences | Wooster Beef GDAL
Reporting to the GDAL Beef Manager, the Animal Operations Technician provides operational support to both GDAL beef and swine operations. This position coordinates daily animal care and husbandry activities, supports herd and production performance goals, and ensures compliance with animal care, welfare, and biosecurity standards. The role fosters a collaborative team environment across animal operations, promoting effective communication, shared accountability, and alignment of operational goals to support integrated farm management.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform daily animal care and husbandry tasks for beef and swine operations
- Support herd health, productivity, and overall production performance goals
- Assist with monitoring animal behavior, health, and well‑being and report concerns promptly
- Ensure adherence to animal care, welfare, and biosecurity protocols
- Maintain accurate operational and production records as required
- Collaborate with cross‑functional animal operations teams to ensure smooth daily workflows
- Promote a team‑oriented environment focused on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support facility cleanliness, equipment uses, and general operational readiness
- Perform other duties as assigned to support integrated farm operations
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certification or vocational training in animal science or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required
- 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a farm or livestock operational environment
- Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
- Hands‑on work in livestock production settings
- May involve working outdoors and around animals in varying weather conditions
- Physical demands consistent with animal care and farm operations
This job profile is a Farm Coordinator 2 (T2 level) on the career roadmap.
The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications
Location:Apple Creek - Hog Farrowing - Office (8121)
Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.