The Director of Research is responsible for discussing projects with sponsors, writing proposals, reviewing final reports, coordinating meetings with various CVS departments to ensure teamwork, presenting results, overseeing budgets and financial aspects of the business and ensuring that the projects are following company standard operating procedures and trial protocols.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with the CVS department managers
Hold regular meetings with sponsors, production staff, advisory group and veterinarians
Meet with CISS Manager, Project Manager and team weekly
Write proposals and budgets
Complete final reports
Present data
Oversee CSRC activities and meet with group
Conduct data analysis and report writing as needed
Ensure that projects meet Animal Care requirements
Manage alarms or emergencies as they occur
Continually improve processes and efficiencies, the company business plan and personal work goals
Assist any visiting interns in learning aspects of swine production and running any trials
Adhere to the company’s confidentiality protocol
Performs other related duties as assigned by management
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Computer knowledge for basic programs
Detail oriented
Verbal and written communication
People and leadership skills
Ability to problem solve
Knowledge of pig production
Knowledge of trial setup
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
PhD degree OR
A Master’s degree in Animal Science AND
7-10 years’ experience in the Animal Science field, preferably Swine industry
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to perform in highly interruptive conditions
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work under frequent time pressures
Ability to solve complex problems
Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
Ability to push, pull, carry items on regular basis
About Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions
Carthage Innovative Swine Services (CISS), a partner of Carthage Veterinary Services, performs health, production, and sow and wean to finish nutrition research that can be applied to production systems around the world.Carthage Veterinary Services provides outstanding veterinary service by combining science with health and production and a commitment to continuous improvement. With ten veterinarians and a multi-discipline support staff, Carthage Veterinary Service has a strong foundation of experience to provide a multitude of services domestically and internationally. Our veterinarians have over 150 years of experience and are active in the livestock industry. We work to respect your values by dedicating timely veterinary service to you. We strive to be in-barn and on- farm with our clients to best understand your health and production needs. We work with you to develop strategies and services for providing quality production and animal care. Our longest clients have been with us for over 25 years. We welcome new customers and embrace the opportunity to offer good service to you.Established in 1980, Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. (CVS) provides consulting to independent sw...ine producers and production systems throughout the United States, the Americas, and Asia. In 2013, the practice established a consulting business based in China focused on education, training, farm construction, and systems management. The CVS practice has an active research division, Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions (CISS), which has published findings from health and nutrition trials that are implemented throughout the industry today. Our investment in quality educational facilities enables us to provide excellent training itineraries with on and off-farm experiences for learners at our Carthage Learning and Development Center (CLDC).
