Meat Technology Ireland (MTI) is an industry-led ‘one-stop shop’ for meat processing research and technology, serving as a hub to co-ordinate all beef and sheep meat processing research needs. ICBF, based in Cork and Kildare is a leading provider of information-based genetics services to the Irish dairy and beef industry and is a key partner, along with Teagasc and the meat processors in MTI.
We are currently looking for a Technician to join our ICBF team based in Tully Research Centre, Kildare Town. As part of the project, you will have specific responsibilities around the following areas:
-Collection of Greenhouse gas data on cattle using Greenfeed machines located at the Tully research station and other selected farms.
-Using a master file of AI sires to routinely identify progeny of interest to the project, based on data from the ICBF database.
-Communication and support with the relevant herd-owners, including feedlot producers, on the animals of interest which will include their management, weight measures, collection of Greenhouse gas data, feed intake and logistics of transport between herds and/or to the slaughtering facility.
-Interact with meat processing plants on the slaughtering of the animals of interest and ensuring the relevant data is collected and the appropriate samples taken.
-Logistics of sample handling and transport of samples.
-To interpret findings and present, where necessary, to stakeholders.
-Participate in ICBF, Teagasc and Meat Technology Ireland (MTI) events.
-To assist ICBF in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and action plan.
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eGDedqax
Closing date for applications is Friday 19th of July.