Animal Scientist

Animal Scientist Great opportunity for professionals with a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences, Agriculture, or a closely related bachelor's degree interested in working in the US with a TN Visa. Only citizens of Canada and Mexico are eligible for the TN Visa program . The Position The Animal Scientist applies animal nutrition and feed science to direct all aspects of JLC's feed-pad operation, reporting to the Feedlot Manager. This is a professional oversight role responsible for the nutritional integrity of the ration program, the preservation and quality of feedstuffs, and the efficient direction of the feed-pad team - translating nutrition and inventory data into daily feeding decisions that support herd health and performance. Core responsibilities include: Direct all aspects of feed-pad operations, applying animal nutrition principles to ensure rations are formulated, delivered, and adjusted appropriately to support herd health and performance Plan and oversee bay preparation for incoming feedstuffs, using inventory and quality data to manage rotation and organization of the pad Manage feedstuff inventory across all commodities, analyzing usage trends to forecast needs and direct restocking before shortfalls occur Apply feed preservation science to oversee the covering and uncovering of piles (silage, etc.), protecting nutritional quality and minimizing spoilage Oversee silage packing to proper density, applying fermentation science to ensure sound preservation and storage life Maintain and analyze hay inventory data, coordinating usage against ration requirements across the operation Direct feed wagon scheduling to ensure rations are delivered accurately and on a consistent timeline Oversee ration mixing to ensure accuracy against established feeding programs Coordinate service and maintenance scheduling for feed wagons and loaders to minimize equipment downtime Lead and schedule the feed-pad team, directing work to maximize efficiency and ensure feeding operations run on time Apply working knowledge of efficient grain-handling and movement practices to support feed-pad logistics Apply animal nutrition and wellness principles to monitor feeding program effectiveness and flag herd health or performance concerns to the Feedlot Manager Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agribusiness, or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent) preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered Demonstrated knowledge of ruminant nutrition principles and ration formulation Professional experience overseeing feed-pad, feedlot, or livestock feeding operations Working knowledge of silage fermentation science, packing density, and storage/preservation practices Familiarity with feed wagon, loader, and related equipment operation and maintenance scheduling Proven ability to lead and schedule a team to maximize efficiency Ability to analyze inventory and usage data to inform planning and forecasting decisions Physically able to work outdoors in varying conditions as needed to oversee feed-pad operations Position Information Full-time, year-round position Reports to Phillip, Feedlot Manager Based at the JLC feed-pad Full benefits package included: Health Insurance - 100% employee premium paid (Client HDHP) plus $2,400 annual HSA contribution ($100/pay period) Dental Insurance - 100% employee premium paid (Delta Dental) IRA - 3% employer match PTO - 80 hours annually Vehicle Repair Reimbursement - up to $1,200/year Fuel - covered for work use (approx. $4,000 estimated annual value) Lunch - provided Monday through Friday Compensation based on experience AW Labor Solutions