Animal Scientist — Beef Cattle Health and Research

Job overview

The Animal Scientist role is onsite in Hereford, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports programs intended to improve the health, nutrition, management, and performance of a beef cattle herd. The role applies animal science knowledge to herd management and controlled research trials, evaluating animal health interventions, nutrition strategies, implants, and emerging production technologies. Its research and data work helps assess outcomes and inform improvements to animal health and production programs.

What you'll do

• Participate in research trials evaluating animal health, feed additives, implants, and animal science technologies
• identify and treat cattle under research protocols and document responses
• monitor animal health, welfare, nutrition, and performance
• conduct and document necropsies with ongoing training from the consulting veterinarian
• analyze and maintain animal health, research, nutrition, and performance data
• and use animal science technologies to collect and evaluate herd data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal scientist

beef cattle

animal health

animal nutrition

herd management

animal research

research trials

hereford tx

cattle welfare

performance data

necropsy

tn visa opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting notes a TN Visa opportunity for eligible citizens of Canada and Mexico. Necropsy training is provided by the company’s consulting veterinarian.

About the employer

AW Labor Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Cattle Feedlots. Sector: 11.