Lövsta Agricultural Research
We are looking for you to work as a temporary barn technician in the pig barn at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Lövsta Agricultural Research, outside Uppsala. We are about thirty employees on the team at Lövsta, with 6 staff working in the pig barn where the pig herd includes approximately 100 breeding sows with integrated production, and half work with the dairy herd of 300 cows with recruitment. The barns are highly mechanized. The facility conducts approximately 20 research projects annually and receives a couple of thousand SLU students.
About the Job
The duties are typical of a commercial integrated pig operation, including care of breeding sows, piglets, and finishing pigs, alternating with tasks related to research activities and support for teaching. The work is scheduled with weekend and on-call work.
Your Background
You should have practical experience working with farm animals; theoretical knowledge is a merit. We place great importance on personal qualities such as teamwork, independence, and initiative and organizational skills. You should be interested in working with researchers and students. A Class B driver's license is required. Experience operating a loader is a merit.
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 cows, and poultry. The barns are used daily by students and researchers at SLU.
Read more about SLU, Lövsta Agricultural Research: 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/
Location:
Uppsala
Employment Type:
Fixed-term temporary position, September through December 2026.
Extent:
100%
Start Date:
By agreement.
Application:
Welcome to submit your application via the application button below no later than August 23, 2026.
Labor Union Representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in development toward sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems and responsible stewardship of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental farms, and educational facilities throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and an annual turnover exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. The university invests in attractive campus environments. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific inquiry, 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 to work as a temporary barn technician in the pig barn at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Lövsta Agricultural Research, outside Uppsala. We are about thirty employees on the team at Lövsta, with 6 staff working in the pig barn where the pig herd includes approximately 100 breeding sows with integrated production, and half work with the dairy herd of 300 cows with recruitment. The barns are highly mechanized. The facility conducts approximately 20 research projects annually and receives a couple of thousand SLU…