Lövsta Agricultural Research
We are looking for you who want to work as a barn technician in the dairy cattle facility at SLU, Lövsta Agricultural Research outside Uppsala. We are close to thirty employees in the team at Lövsta, where half work with the dairy cattle herd of 300 cows with replacements and about 6 employees work in the pig barn where the pig herd comprises 110 sows with integrated production. The barns are highly mechanized with, among other things, milking robots (VMS) in the dairy barn. The operation conducts approximately twenty research projects annually and receives a couple of thousand SLU students.
About the job
We are looking for you who want to work with the regular tasks in a dairy cattle herd such as supervision in barns and pasture, cleaning, registrations, administration, weighing, and feeding. The work is scheduled with weekend and on-call work. Certain work may occur in Lövsta's chicken and laying hen barn whose operation is integrated with the dairy barn. The daily work is interspersed with tasks related to research activities and support for teaching.
Your background
You should have practical experience working with farm animals and milk production; theoretical knowledge is desirable. We place great importance on personal qualities such as collaboration skills, independence, and initiative and organizational ability. You should be interested in working with researchers and students. A class B driver's license is required. It is desirable if you have completed a seminar course and/or a course in medication handling, and if you have experience with tractor driving.
About us
Lövsta Agricultural Research at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is one of Europe's most modern facilities for research and education in farm animals. The barns contain extensive production with pigs, dairy cattle, and poultry. The barns are used daily by students and researchers at SLU.
More information at https://www.slu.se/forskning/forskningsinfrastrukturer/infrastrukturer-vid-slu-tillgangliga-for-externa-anvandare/slu-lovsta-lantbruksforskning/
Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/
Placement:
Uppsala
Employment form:
Permanent employment. SLU may apply a probationary period.
Extent:
100%
Start date:
In September 2026 or by agreement.
Application:
Welcome to submit your application via the application button below no later than August 23, 2026.
Trade union contact persons:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development of sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Head offices are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion kronor. The university is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work toward an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.Lövsta Agricultural Research
We are looking for you who want to work as a barn technician in the dairy cattle facility at SLU, Lövsta Agricultural Research outside Uppsala. We are close to thirty employees in the team at Lövsta, where half work with the dairy cattle herd of 300 cows with replacements and about 6 employees work in the pig barn where the pig herd comprises 110 sows with integrated production. The barns are highly mechanized with, among other things, milking robots (VMS) in the dairy barn. The operation conducts approximately twenty research projects annually and receives a…