Dairy Research Assistant

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Agassiz, Canada
$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 cad monthly; not specified; ...
Collect animal health data
Train students on animal handling
Maintain research equipment
The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) operates as a self-sustaining dairy production enterprise and a centre for research, teaching, and technology transfer

Job Summary

  • The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) operates as a self-sustaining dairy production enterprise and a centre for research, teaching, and technology transfer.
  • This position will assist the Animal Health, Welfare and Research (AHWR) Manager with research trials involving dairy cattle and general farm duties.
  • Errors in this role can lead to inefficiencies, flawed research data, negatively impact research projects, student experience, and revenue generation.

Matching Summary

The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) operates as a self-sustaining dairy production enterprise and a centre for research, teaching, and technology transfer.

Salary

$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Collect animal health data
  • Train students on animal handling
  • Maintain research equipment
  • Organize research data
  • Calibrate farm equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Respect diverse perspectives
  • Enhance awareness of equity
  • Work independently and in a team
  • Problem-solving capabilities

Key Requirements

  • High school graduation
  • Two years related experience
  • Valid BC Driver’s License
  • Master of Science preferred
  • Research experience is an asset
  • Demonstrated knowledge of handling large animals
  • Advanced computer experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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