Methane Research Lab Specialist

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Davis invites applications for a research specialist to support Dr. Ermias Kebreab's program in Animal Science, focusing on feed additives and microbiome engineering to reduce cattle methane emissions.

The role involves coordinating with faculty and staff, conducting laboratory analyses across tissues and fluids, maintaining instruments, and contributing to methods, reports, and publications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M.S.) or equivalent international degree in Animal Science or related field.
• Bachelor's degree plus three or more years of research experience is acceptable.
• Evidence of laboratory analysis experience and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, scientific, and analytical support for research activities on feed additives and methane reduction.
• Independently conduct and oversee laboratory analyses of biological samples and fatty acid analyses.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation; ensure safety and QA.
• Organize samples, maintain records, ensure data integrity, and prepare reports.
• Train students and visiting scholars in laboratory procedures.

Skills

Technical

Scientific

Analytical

Laboratory procedures

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Animal Science

Equivalent international degree in Biological/Animal Sciences

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years research experience

Job description

The University of California Davis invites applications for a research specialist to support Dr. Ermias Kebreab's program in Animal Science, focusing on feed additives and microbiome engineering to reduce cattle methane emissions.

The role involves coordinating with faculty and staff, conducting laboratory analyses across tissues and fluids, maintaining instruments, and contributing to methods, reports, and publications.