Dairy Health Field & Lab Specialist

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,700; Full time

Job summary

The Pereira Lab at UC Davis seeks a curious Junior Specialist to conduct field and laboratory research across California dairy farms and our lab. You will collect samples, train staff, and assist with data management and manuscript preparation.

Required are a B.S. in a life science and hands-on livestock experience; Spanish proficiency and strong organization are essential for this dynamic role in a leading dairy research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or AS with livestock experience) is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, conduct, and support field and lab research on dairy farms and in the lab.
• Collect biological and environmental samples (milk, feces, manure, soil, water).
• Mentor students and manage data, records, and reports.

Skills

Livestock handling

Laboratory work

Spanish proficiency

Education

B.S. in Animal Science / Microbiology / related life science

Tools

Molecular techniques

DNA extraction

Job description

The Pereira Lab at UC Davis seeks a curious Junior Specialist to conduct field and laboratory research across California dairy farms and our lab. You will collect samples, train staff, and assist with data management and manuscript preparation.

Required are a B.S. in a life science and hands-on livestock experience; Spanish proficiency and strong organization are essential for this dynamic role in a leading dairy research environment.