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Austin Jones

Creswell,NC

Summary

Swine Research Technician with extensive experience at Tidewater Research Farm, specializing in data collection and analysis. Successfully implemented safety protocols, leading to improved outcomes in research projects. Skilled in operating heavy machinery and fostering effective communication, resulting in increased productivity in laboratory and farm settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Swine Research Technician

Tidewater Research Farm
12.2016 - Current
  • Conducted experiments by preparing samples and maintaining laboratory equipment.
  • Supported research projects through data collection and analysis with various software tools.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures and results for future reference.

Vegetation Technician

Strata Solar LLC Chapel Hill
12.2015 - 12.2016

Correctly addressed soil erosion issues across all farms in North Carolina.

Prepared soil for planting various grass types to enhance stability.

Graded soil using heavy equipment to mitigate erosion risks.

Maintained perimeter fences to prevent soil run-off effectively.

Installed buffer zones on farms as necessary to protect against erosion.

Farrowing Supervisor Farm Management Trainee

Prestage Farms Clinton NC
05.2013 - 12.2015

Achieved Farm of the Year 2014 for superior overall production.

Managed 350 sows and 2,500 piglets while ensuring accurate paperwork completion.

Monitored laboring sows, maintaining comprehensive birth, stillborn, and mummified records.

Recorded weekly piglet inventory to track herd health and productivity.

Administered vaccinations and antibiotics to promote animal welfare.

Tracked feed intake for all sows in farrowing barns to optimize nutrition.

Successfully overcame two significant diseases: PRRS 174 and PED in North Carolina.

Education

Livestock And Poultry Management; Field Crop Tech

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2013

Skills

  • Scientific terminology and research techniques
  • Data collection and modeling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Light carpentry and plumbing

Affiliations

North Carolina Pork Council

Timeline

Swine Research Technician

Tidewater Research Farm
12.2016 - Current

Vegetation Technician

Strata Solar LLC Chapel Hill
12.2015 - 12.2016

Farrowing Supervisor Farm Management Trainee

Prestage Farms Clinton NC
05.2013 - 12.2015

Livestock And Poultry Management; Field Crop Tech

North Carolina State University
Austin Jones