Part-time Research Assistant- Animal Science

cee.psu.edu

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Weighing cattle refusal feed
Collecting feed samples
Sample processing in lab
The University Park Dairy Nutrition Research Laboratory at Penn State is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support various research activities related to animal science. The role involves sample collection and processing, with flexible hours up to 24 hours per week

Job Summary

  • Duties of this position include weighing cattle refusal feed, collecting feed samples, and assisting graduate students in their research trials with other sample collection (fecal, urine, blood, rumen contents, etc.).
  • Assistants will be responsible for assisting with sample processing in the lab such as drying samples, grinding samples using a Wiley Mill, weighing samples, and after training, help running various sample analyses.
  • Hours are flexible (up to 24 hours/week).

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The University Park Dairy Nutrition Research Laboratory at Penn State is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support various research activities related to animal science. The role involves sample collection and processing, with flexible hours up to 24 hours per week.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • weighing cattle refusal feed
  • collecting feed samples
  • sample processing in lab
  • drying samples
  • grinding samples
  • weighing samples
  • running sample analyses

Nice-to-have

  • detail-oriented
  • motivated
  • working independently
  • experience with cattle
  • experience with livestock

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science
  • Bachelor's degree in related field

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