Working Title	Ruminant Digestion Technician
Department	Animal Science-0830
Requisition Number	S_260018
Posting Open Date	01/13/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	01/21/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	As a Ruminant Digestion Technician, you will: Manage experimental cattle and sheep in the ruminant nutrition research area. Provide care for livestock animals (beef cattle, sheep) in close quarters. Evaluate health of animals to identify potential concerns and coordinate with the team to address as soon as possible. Supervise student workers and other staff including scheduling, task assignment, and providing instruction. Collect research data and maintain detailed records. Monitor and troubleshoot facility operation systems. Maintain feed and other supplies, ordering as needed. This position requires working with livestock animals in close quarters. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II. About Us At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with university match Learn more about working for UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See *https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/*
Minimum Required Qualifications	Associate degree in animal science or related field plus two years of experience working with livestock animals. Additional years of completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Experience with livestock research, data collection, and records management. Experience leading a team. Attention to detail and accuracy necessary.
Preferred Qualifications	The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field preferred but not required. Training in animal research techniques preferred.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	Yes
Physical Required	Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$20.00/hr minimum
How to Apply	Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Swsan Baapir, sbaapir2@unl.edu
Job Category (old)	Office/Service
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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