Dairy Research Assistant (Part-Time Lab Support)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an undergraduate student to join the dairy nutrition research laboratory as a part-time research support assistant. The role involves weighing cattle refusal feed, collecting samples, and assisting graduate students with various trials and sample analyses.

Flex hours allow up to 24 hours per week, with occasional early morning shifts. Applicants should be detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, motivated and capable of working independently.
• Hours flexible up to 24 hours/week with at least one early morning shift.
• Experience with cattle or livestock preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Weighing cattle refusal feed.
• Collecting feed samples.
• Assist graduate students with research trials and sample collection (fecals, urine, blood, rumen contents).
• Assist with lab sample processing (drying samples).
• Grind samples using Wiley Mill and weigh samples.
• Running various sample analyses after training.
• General care and cleaning of lab and research areas.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Laboratory support

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Wiley Mill

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an undergraduate student to join the dairy nutrition research laboratory as a part-time research support assistant. The role involves weighing cattle refusal feed, collecting samples, and assisting graduate students with various trials and sample analyses.

Flex hours allow up to 24 hours per week, with occasional early morning shifts. Applicants should be detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently.