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Farm Coordinator 1

The Ohio State University logoThe Ohio State University
Wooster, USA
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

NL Highlights

Assists faculty and researchers in collecting poultry research data.
Operates and maintains farm equipment, trucks, and tractors.
Performs essential poultry husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, and health monitoring.

Details

Reference

R160458-1

Salary & Funding

The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications

Duration

Regular

Contact Info

hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu

Eligibility

High School diploma or GED
0 years of relevant experience required
0-2 years of relevant experience preferred

Next Steps

1
Ensure you have all necessary documents available
2
Review and update your candidate profile
3
Complete the application process through the Workday portal

Opportunity Overview

TITLE: Farm Coordinator 1

Provides research support at the Animal Sciences Wooster Poultry Research Facility; assists manager, faculty, graduate research associates and post-docs collecting poultry research data; operates and maintains equipment, trucks, tractors, skid loader and physical facilities; loads and unloads shavings/bedding; hauls feed, carcasses, manure with proper disposal techniques; assists with proper poultry husbandry; weighs, de-beaks and wing bands poultry; assists with dust control; pressure washes and disinfects incubators, hatchers, pens and buildings; removes litter from pens; cleans cages, manure pans and floor pans; feeds and waters poultry; assists in the isolation of poultry from outside flocks; adjusts and sanitizes poultry waterers; maintains clean buildings; handles poultry in a safe and humane manner; catches and loads poultry to be sold; assists with artificial insemination of turkeys and chickens; collects eggs and records egg production data; records mortality; reads wing bands; keeps temperature, humidity and turning records for incubator and hatcher; washes and pedigrees eggs; assists with euthanizing poultry according to protocols and processes poultry for sampling; makes and records health observations; adjusts feeder height and flow; assists in collection/ maintenance of turkey, chicken, and quail data; assists in maintaining Biosafety level 2 research standards or maintain high standards of Biosecurity; other duties as assigned. This position requires rotational weekend and holiday work. Position located in Wooster, Ohio.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • 0 years of relevant experience required.
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:

  • This job profile is a Farm Coordinator 1 (T1 level) on the career roadmap.
  • The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit s available budget, and the candidate s qualifications.

Location:

Pullet Growing and General Support (0566)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.