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Contract Technician

Location: Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork, P61 C997 and Future Dairy Tipperary farm based in Solohead Co. Tipperary
Technician
Salary: Technician Grade 1 with a Salary Scale of €37,315 to €48,465
Closing Date: 09/04/2026 12:00 PM
Funded Full Time

Job Summary

Duration:

Temporary externally funded non Grant-in-Aid contract post, the indicative duration of which is 23 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 field and laboratory support to the Pasture-Fed project at Teagasc. They will be required to assist experiments, as well as, collect feed and animal samples on the Future Dairy Research farm. They will be responsible for the management of GreenFeed animal emission monitory systems on site as well as ensuring that all measurements are robust and accurate. They will be required to ensure that the analytical methodologies are undertaken in accordance with the appropriate standard operating procedures as well as participate in the maintenance and up-keep of the associated measurement and analytical equipment. The successful candidate will be required to manage data that is generated from these projects.

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 field technician to support a VistaMilk industry funded entitled PastureFed. The objective is to evaluate the impact of concentrate feeding levels on economic and environmental sustainability of pasture based systems.

Job Objectives

To provide support to the VistaMilk funded PastureFed project
Assist in duties relating to on-farm sampling
Assist in duties relating to animal sampling
To contribute to the management of samples
Work effectively with the research team to ensure timely and successful completion of the experiments
To contribute to the teamwork and team-spirit in the research group
Health & Safety Duties may be assigned from time to time.
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.
Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
Any 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.

Skills Requirement

	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	A Level 6 qualification, (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent),in agricultural science, food science or a related discipline	A Level 7 qualification in agricultural science, food science or a related discipline would be a distinct advantage Some experience in the execution of animal related experimentation would be a distinct advantage
Skills	Experience of working with dairy cows Experience of working with pasture Data handing and computer skills Experience of working in a methodical manner Excellent organizational 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 Good oral & written communication skills People and resource management skills	Experience in the collection of animal/herbage samples Statistical analysis, method validation and experimental design.
Knowledge	Good knowledge of agriculture, particularly grassland. Knowledge of animal husbandry Knowledge of analysis quality assurance and data quality control Good knowledge of data compilation (Excel, etc.). Record keeping.	Knowledge of the Irish dairy industry
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 vehicles, candidates must satisfy and continue to satisfy during employment with Teagasc, legal requirements to drive a car unaccompanied on Irish public roads.
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.

Attachment(s) :

Technician_Grade1_InformationBooklet.pdf

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