Part-time Dairy Farm Research Assistant (harvatine Lab)

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, PA, US
Hybrid
Early morning hours availability required
Ability to lift 50 lbs with assistance
Collecting and weighing feed refusals
The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Dairy Farm Research Assistant to assist with dairy nutrition experiments. The role involves early morning hours and tasks such as feed management and milk sampling, requiring physical capability and preferred experience with large animals

Job Summary

  • The position is part-time and primarily responsible for collecting and weighing feed refusals while calculating daily feed needs.
  • Candidates must be available for early morning shifts between 5:30 AM and 8:30 AM three to four days per week.
  • Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

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The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Dairy Farm Research Assistant to assist with dairy nutrition experiments. The role involves early morning hours and tasks such as feed management and milk sampling, requiring physical capability and preferred experience with large animals.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Early morning hours availability required
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs with assistance
  • Collecting and weighing feed refusals
  • Mixing and delivering feed to cows

Nice-to-have

  • Previous experience with cows or large animals
  • Experience in animal nutritional physiology research
  • Willingness to assist with milk sample collection

Key Requirements

  • Successful completion of background check(s)
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Part-time availability 3-4 days per week

Work Rights

Not specified

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