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Animal Health Technician

Ionad : Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Technician
Tuarastal: Technician Grade 1 with a Salary Scale of €38,193 to €49,455
Dáta deiridh: 28/10/2026 12:00 i.n.
Funded Full Time

Sainchuntas poist

Duration:

Temporary externally funded non Grant-in-Aid contract post, the indicative duration of which is 21 months, subject to contract. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.

Basic Function:

The appointee will provide sample collection and laboratory support to the DAFM funded MetabTB project at Teagasc Moorepark. They will be required to communicate with participating farmers to arrange and conduct visits to commercial dairy farms. They will be required to carry out collection of blood samples from cows (training will be provided) and carry out a biosecurity and management questionnaire. They will be required to manage the transport, processing, storage and testing of samples in the lab and ensure that the analytical methodologies are undertaken in accordance with the laboratory standard operating procedures. They will be responsible for managing and ordering consumables required for the project.

Background:

Teagasc has an international reputation for researching and developing pasture-based systems of livestock production. Teagasc Moorepark is the site of the dairy research programme and it investigates aspects of dairy production research such as nutrition and milk composition, grassland and grazing management, breeding and reproduction, health and welfare, milking technology, milk production systems, environmental and economic analysis. Teagasc Moorepark are seeking to appoint a highly qualified and enthusiastic animal health technician to support a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) funded project entitled MetabTB. The objective of MetabTB is to contrast the immune, nutritional and metabolic status of dairy herds affected by a bovine tuberculosis breakdown and pair-matched bovine tuberculosis-free herds, to identify key nutrients or metabolites that may differ between herds affected by TB and unaffected herds.

Cuspóirí an Phoist

To provide support to the DAFM funded MetabTB project
To communicate with farmers participating in the project and arrange herd visits.
To carry out required blood sampling on each commercial dairy farm in the project
To manage the transport, processing, storage and testing of samples, as required, to a high standard.
To oversee the ordering and maintenance of equipment and consumables
To assist in the supervision and training of postgraduate students operating in Moorepark
To contribute to the teamwork and team-spirit in the department
To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
To fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of oneself, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations, including full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
To carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

* This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.

Scileanna atá riachtanach

	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	A Level 6 qualification, (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent), in agricultural science, veterinary science, animal science, bioscience, or a related discipline	A Level 7 or 8 qualification (or higher) in agricultural science, veterinary science or animal science. Agricultural Research experience
Skills	Experience of working with dairy cows Experience of communicating with farmers Experience of working in a methodical manner Data handling and computer skills Excellent organisational skills Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in an efficient manner Ability to work both autonomously and in a constructive environment Ability to problem solve Good flexibility with a willingness to adapt to new methods/techniques Good oral & written communication skills People and resource management skills	Experience of collecting animal samples Animal management experience Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Knowledge	Good knowledge of agriculture. Animal handling. Farm health and safety. Good knowledge of data compilation (Excel, etc.). Record keeping.	Knowledge of the Irish dairy industry Knowledge of laboratory procedures
Behavioural Competencies	A structured approach to work, with an ability to plan and prioritise by importance and urgency Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively with others Ability to critically analyse, problem-solve and demonstrates a high level of attention to detail A positive, proactive solutions-focused approach to work Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences Flexible with an ability to adapt to changing requirements/priorities Strives for high quality work and demonstrates commitment to the programme Ability to work as part of a team, including consulting, collaborating and building relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrates a positive approach to new challenges and dissemination of new tasks Commitment to teamwork and collaborating with colleagues as per our Teagasc Together ethos
Other	As this role will involve driving Teagasc fleet vehicles, candidates must hold a valid full clean Irish, EU/EEA or International driving licence (permit) applicable for the fleet vehicle(s) required for this role. Candidates must comply with, and continue to do so during employment with Teagasc, the driving licensing requirements of the Irish State.
Eligibility	This is an open public competition. Should a current serving Teagasc staff member be successful in their application through open public competition for this post, their current contract of employment with Teagasc will come to an end on taking up this post.

Note: The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.

Gender, Diversity and Inclusion

At all levels in Teagasc, we believe in growing and keeping alive an open, diverse and inclusive workplace which is respectful to all and nurtures different perspectives, for the benefit of all in the organisation.

We are commited to the principles of 'Equal Opportunities, No Barriers, Active Inclusion'.

We actively welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

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Technician_Grade1_InformationBooklet.pdf

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