Sampling Officer

About the role

National Herd Development, a leading provider of Herd Improvement Services with branches across Victoria and South Australia, has a casual position available for a Sampling Officer at the Mt Gambier branch. The role involves assisting with herd testing operations, including equipment setup, sample collection, analysis, and maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with delivery and set up of Herd Test equipment
• Assisting farmers with sampling during Herd Testing (am & pm)
• Weighing and sorting of samples
• Cleaning of equipment, flasks, milk meters and work areas
• Testing of Milk Samples for Fat, protein, somatic cell counts
• Testing of milk to identify various health conditions in cattle
• Testing for antibiotic residues in milk
• Calibration and maintenance of testing equipment
• Validation of test results and reports
• Representing NHD in a responsible and professional manner

About you

• Fit, active, enthusiastic and reliable
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow detailed procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to innovative technologies
• Able to work well within the team, as well as independently
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Farming background preferred

About us

National Herd Development is a leading provider of Herd Improvement Services with branches across Victoria and South Australia.