Part-time Research Assistant- Animal Science

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Weighing cattle refusal feed
Collecting feed samples
Assisting graduate students
The Part-time Research Assistant position at Penn State's Dairy Nutrition Research Laboratory involves supporting research activities related to cattle nutrition and milk fatty acid profiles. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently, with flexible hours available

Job Summary

  • The Dairy Nutrition Research Laboratory of Dr. Alex Hristov is seeking a qualified professional to fill a part-time research support position.
  • 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.).
  • Hours are flexible (up to 24 hours/week) and sampling can take place at all hours of the day and night.

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The Part-time Research Assistant position at Penn State's Dairy Nutrition Research Laboratory involves supporting research activities related to cattle nutrition and milk fatty acid profiles. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently, with flexible hours available.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • weighing cattle refusal feed
  • collecting feed samples
  • assisting graduate students
  • sample processing in lab
  • drying samples
  • grinding samples
  • weighing samples
  • running sample analyses
  • general care and cleaning

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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