Dairy Research Assistant

med.ubc.ca

Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada
$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 cad monthly; not specified; ...
Collecting animal health data
Training students on animal handling
Maintaining research equipment
The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) operates as a self-sustaining dairy production enterprise and a hub for research, teaching, and technology transfer

Job Summary

  • The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) operates as a self-sustaining dairy production enterprise and a hub for research, teaching, and technology transfer.
  • This role involves assisting with the organization and execution of research trials with dairy cattle, including collecting routine animal health data and training students.
  • Responsibilities include maintaining research technologies, calibrating equipment, and supporting data organization, with potential for general farm duties when research demands are low.

Matching Summary

The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) operates as a self-sustaining dairy production enterprise and a hub for research, teaching, and technology transfer.

Salary

$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Collecting animal health data
  • Training students on animal handling
  • Maintaining research equipment
  • Data organization and extraction
  • Calibrating farm equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Willingness to respect diverse perspectives
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities

Key Requirements

  • High school graduation and related training
  • Minimum two years of related experience
  • Advanced computer experience
  • Valid BC Driver’s License

Work Rights

Not specified

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