Research Manager - Colo, IA Job Listing at Iowa Select Farms in Colo, IA (Job ID 4550)

Description

IOWA SELECT FARMS -- JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: Research Manager

REPORTS TO: Research Supervisor         

PURPOSE OF POSITION: This person is responsible to work as team leader in the day-to-day operational management of Iowa Select Farms commercial research trials.   Internal and/or external personnel will determine protocols that will be followed for trials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy at all times and partnering with Production Well-being team when incident occurs.
• Adhere to ISF bio-security policy at all times and fixing violation if issue is brought to light.
• Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures and wear appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for appropriate tasks and work in a safe manner.
• Care and management of animals to ensure that all animal well-being policies are followed:

• Animals are properly fed.
• Water is available.
• Observation of all animals daily and ensuring sick animals are properly treated.
• Overall animal conditions are evaluated and maintained.
• Follow proper steps for timely euthanasia and be able to identify when it is needed.

• Write up and maintain all trial protocols 
• Implement all commercial research trials 
• Collect and analyze data from research trials
• Write up and present all executive summaries
• Oversight of all Intern and student research projects
• Monitor overall health of pigs involved in trials and communicate with Staff Veterinarian (Supervisor) on proper care and treatment of pigs.
• Record all appropriate data routinely in accordance with trial protocols.
• Maintain accurate written and computer records as required by trial protocols.
• Understand and operate Feed Logic Automated Feed delivery system.
• Supervise all research personnel including Research Tech, research Assistant, graduate students, interns, and part-time labor to complete tasks through effective evaluation, discipline, and termination practices.
• Demeanor should be positive and professional at all times.
• Daily focus should be on welfare of animals, not personal issues.
• Attendance is critical. Be at work on scheduled days and be ready to walk into barns by start time given.
• Be friendly, positive, helpful, team-oriented and respectful to co-workers and management team.
• Flexibility in hours during health and staffing challenges is required.
• Collaborate with other departments within the company.
• Supervise overall cleanliness of the site; including proper bio-security, maintenance and upkeep inside and outside of facility.
• Evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees in partnership with HR/Supervisor.
• Assist with hiring (referrals, farm tours, etc.)
• Responsible for monitoring all nutrient storage facilities and reporting issues immediately.
• Monitor the environment and the environmental controls in the facility.
• Maintain accurate records using ISF forms and protocols.
• Ensure all animal removals are being removed according to ISF protocols and meet minimum withdrawal requirements.
• Order and dispense medications and vaccinations according to ISF protocols.
• Provide feedback to farm supervisor or senior management.
• Provide weekly communication to your supervisor on production, employee and or site issues so supervisor knows what issues are at the site.

Leadership Qualities:

• Keep department, daily tasks, paperwork and people organized.
• Achieve consistent results.
• Provide a unified leadership message with department managers.
• Be effective in conflict resolution by addressing conflict quickly to keep moral at farm high.
• Take action immediately by partnering with appropriate departments when made aware of policy violations.
• Communicate and prioritize daily execution of tasks.
• Motivate others to accomplish goals and tasks.
• Responsible for development and training of employees by utilizing your resources and supervisors, asking for help where needed.
• Provide constructive and motivating feedback on employee's performance and communicate with supervisor regarding this feedback.
• Timely documentation utilizing MEP tools. 

Bilingual: Preferred

Education/ Experience: A bachelor's degree is required, with a masters preferred.  

MINIMUM QULAIFICATIONS:

This person must be able to multi-task and handle stressful situations in a swine production atmosphere. Thus, they must have initiative, organization, and dependability. Computer literacy is important with competencies in Excel, Word, Access, Internet Explorer, proprietary company software programs.  Prior experience in data analysis a must. Direct contact with animals will occur, so good stockmanship and bio-security practices must be understood and practiced at all times.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift 40 pounds and climb over gates up to 4-feet in height.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls, or animals. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to, with or without accommodation, work in all facilities within the requirements of this job description.