Job Information
Montana State University JFLF Manager in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25111
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kelley Kane
kelleykane@montana.edu
406-994-5097
Classification Title Managing Director
Working Title JFLF Manager
Brief Position Overview
The person in this position works with the Director of the JFLF and reports to the MCB department chair. They are the general supervisor of the Johnson Family Livestock Research Facility ( JFLF ) and the surrounding 60 acres of support land. This person has supervisory responsibilities over student employees.
Position Number 4C6971
Department Microbiology & Cell Biology
Division College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology ( MCB ) has strong research programs in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, and cell biology supported by state-of-the-art core facilities. Pathogen-containment facilities that accommodate small ( BSL -3 & BSL -2) and large ( ABSL -2) animal research are also available. The Department is part of the College of Agriculture and is a component of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station ( MAES ). MCB is the primary department at MSU providing pre-medical and pre-veterinary training. The department is home to the Montana Medical Laboratory Science Professional Program, and our faculty participate in both the WWAMI Medical Education Program and the WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine. The department contributes significantly to MSU’s Center for Biofilm Engineering.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communicate directly with the JFLF director at a minimum of a daily basis to coordinate research, teaching and to discuss any potential areas of concern with either livestock or employees.
Responsible for daily care and monitoring of all departmental livestock; assisting in the management, coordination, and supervision of research livestock activities. Ensure research protocols are followed and/or modified.
Implement, train, and ensure compliance of all protocols relating to livestock husbandry, facility operation, biosafety and research.
Assist in the responsibilities of hiring, training, and supervision of all livestock.
Responsible for coordination of the use, maintenance, replacement and repair of equipment and facilities.
Oversight of the livestock facilities budget including reviewing facilities services billing and expenditures for the livestock facilities.
Assist with WIMU operations/activities that require use of the JFLF and surrounding facility.
Work with WIMU instructors for instructional activities in the JFLF facility and assist in hands-on instruction within the WIMU program in multiple classes & situations.
Assist the Director in ensuring all compliance issues ( IACUC , Biosafety, USDA , etc.) are addressed with respect to the research program and the WIMU instructional program.
Assist the Director to ensure all facilities meet IACUC & AACUC & USDA expectations and the expectations associated with the national accreditation standards for the WIMU program and the Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Assist the Director to develop, maintain and ensure compliance of the WIMU specific procedure manual.
List any secondary duties assigned to this position:
Miscellaneous duties as requested by the MCB department head or the JFLF Director.
Miscellaneous duties as requested by the WIMU director.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Must have hands on experience working with cattle, sheep, horses.
Must have experience in the operation of farm machinery/equipment.
Must have the ability to monitor the health of all livestock, including but not limited to the following:
Ability to administer treatments by various routes, evaluate effectiveness of treatment.
Perform research/medical procedures. evaluate livestock health records.
Consults with veterinarian & have the ability to perform recommended procedures and directives.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Laboratory animal or veterinary technician training.
Practical knowledge of pasture management and crop production as a feed source.
Experience handling non-domesticated large animals such as wildlife including bison, bighorn sheep, etc.
Experience with livestock record keeping programs.
Experience in compliance issues, particularly in respect to the developing, implementation, training, and compliance of SOPS /Protocols for animal handling, husbandry, biosafety, and experimentation.
The Successful Candidate Will
Effective communication skills.
Effective leadership/management skills.
Ability to work non-typical hours as required for research and the WIMU program.
Must be available after hours for livestock and/or facilities Emergencies.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Laboratory animal training, compliance training, and biosafety training.
Must have a working knowledge of generators and their uses.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
Outside work conditions in inclement weather.
Exposure to chemicals, infectious agents, blood, dust, fumes, and animal dander.
Repetitive heavy lifting (greater than 30 lbs.), machinery operation and the ability to operate farm equipment for extended periods of time.
Must have the ability to wear required PPE for long durations of time such as PAPR’s, N-95 respirators, face masks, Tyvek suits, rubber boots, and gloves, and must have the ability to perform physical labor in such PPE .
Must be able to stand for long durations of time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on October 4, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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