Part-time Research Assistant- Animal Science

science.psu.edu

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Weighing cattle refusal feed
Collecting feed samples
Assisting with sample processing
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.)

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).

Matching 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.).

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Weighing cattle refusal feed
  • Collecting feed samples
  • Assisting with sample processing
  • General lab and research area care

Nice-to-have

  • Detail-oriented and motivated
  • Capable of working independently
  • Experience with cattle or livestock

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Chemistry, Nutrition Science, Food Science, or related field
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree

Work Rights

Not specified

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