Milker

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Emmons Blaine Arlington Dairy
Research Center is part of the Integrated Dairy Facilities for the
Department of Animal and Dairy Science at UW-Madison. This industry
leading facility was built in 2008, and is home to 500 milking cows,
roughly 100 dry cows, and 100 neo-natal calves. This sand bedded
freestall dairy facility, in the heart of the Arlington Ag Research
Station just 20 miles north of Madison, allows for the completion of
pen-based nutrition work, mammary and reproductive physiology research,
welfare and behavioral sciences studies, calf growth research,
transition cow management projects, and individual animal intake
information. This position is involved in all aspects of the research
dairy operations, including but not limited to, milking, feeding,
cleaning, animal handling, and animal health observations at the
facility. The daily responsibilities will include all activities
involved with milking cows, taking and processing composite milk
samples, and observing and handling the lactating cows in the research
herd. The incumbent in this position must function with close,
progressing to limited supervision over time once a clear understanding
of the Standard Operating Procedures is developed. This position
requires a high level of attention to detail in order to meet compliance
needs of the research facility as well as that of a facility selling a
food grade product. The person filling this role will need to be skilled
in following written and oral instructions as directed by management and
research protocols. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS)
is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces
diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are
foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a
positive and enriching learning and working environment for all
students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias,
prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms
that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We
commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and
welcoming to… For full info follow application link. The University
of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases
as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote
excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to
apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability,
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