Senior Research Technician In Milk Recording And Improvement Scheme For (Four Years (4) Fixed Term Contract) (Irene) (Irene (Ap)) at Agricultural Research Council
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Senior Research Technician In Milk Recording And Improvement Scheme For (Four Years (4) Fixed Term Contract) (Irene) (Irene (Ap))
Identify, Recruit and Service Smallholder Farmers into the Milk Recording Scheme
Train new members, and Research technicians and Interns in the technical skills of the MRS.
Carry out control/check tests to gather data.
Collect and check milk recording data from members and ensure integrity of data collection
Collects, captures, processes and interprets technical data and makes internal project recommendations.
Regular calibration of test meters and apparatus with modified equipment for accuracy.
Correspond with members regarding control test results and give advice when deviations in milking systems and techniques appear during sample taking.
Assists milk recording participants with interpretation of management reports and give feedback to improve their dairy enterprise.
Handle enquiries regarding missing or faulty information
Interact with internal (Breeding, ARTs, Nutrition & Dairy processing). and external (AI industry) stakeholders to arrange training and technology transfer interventions
Assists with arranging and coordination of farmer’s days, training sessions and workshops.
Compile monthly reports and assist with compiling and managing budgets, adheres to financial administrative controls.
Together with Project Manager, co-ordinates and contributes towards projects, by compiling and executing technical project activity plans.
Together with the Project Manager, renders diagnostic, technical and other services at a national level.
Market the Schemes through marketing initiatives.
Adheres to quality standards.
Complies with SHE/OHS regulations and procedures.
Requirements
M-Tech. Degree in Animal Production (or equivalent NQF8) with 2 years applicable experience / B-Tech.in Animal Production (or equivalent NQF7 ) with 6 years applicable experience / National Diploma in Animal Production (or equivalent NQF6) with 8 years applicable experience.
Knowledge on maintenance of equipment and infrastructure needed for research.
Knowledge of safety standards as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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