Part-time Dairy Farm Research Assistant (harvatine Lab)

Penn State

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Collect and weigh feed refusals
Calculate daily feed needs
Mix and deliver feed to cows
The position will primarily be responsible for collecting and weighing feed refusals, calculating amount of feed needed that day, and mixing and delivering feed to cows on nutrition experiments

Job Summary

  • The position will primarily be responsible for collecting and weighing feed refusals, calculating amount of feed needed that day, and mixing and delivering feed to cows on nutrition experiments.
  • Requires early morning hours (~5:30 to 8:30 AM) 3 to 4 days per week.
  • Will also assist with collection of milk samples some mornings.

Matching Summary

The position will primarily be responsible for collecting and weighing feed refusals, calculating amount of feed needed that day, and mixing and delivering feed to cows on nutrition experiments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Collect and weigh feed refusals
  • Calculate daily feed needs
  • Mix and deliver feed to cows
  • Early morning hours required
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs

Nice-to-have

  • Previous experience with large animals
  • Experience with cows preferred

Key Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs with or without assistance

Work Rights

Not specified

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