Part-Time Poultry Barn Technician - Hands-On Farm & Data

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA, is seeking student workers to assist with poultry farm operations including cleaning, feeding, egg processing, and sales. Roles involve data collection with investigators and weekend shifts; on-site housing is available to some candidates.

Applicants must be able to operate a motor vehicle and will undergo background checks. This position offers exposure to research facilities within a university farm setting.

Qualifications

• Operates a motor vehicle as part of duties; valid US driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and disinfection of pens; set up new pens for research and housing.
• Feed, water management, egg collection and processing, and sales of poultry products.
• Incubation, hatching, and artificial insemination of hens; collect fertile eggs.
• Data collection with department investigators.

Job description

Penn State University in University Park, PA, is seeking student workers to assist with poultry farm operations including cleaning, feeding, egg processing, and sales. Roles involve data collection with investigators and weekend shifts; on-site housing is available to some candidates.

Applicants must be able to operate a motor vehicle and will undergo background checks. This position offers exposure to research facilities within a university farm setting.