Part-Time Research Assistant- Animal Science

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time research support position in the dairy nutrition research laboratory. Responsibilities include sample collection and processing related to cattle studies. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and motivated individuals willing to assist graduate students with research tasks, with flexible working hours available.

Qualifications

• Experience with cattle or livestock preferred but not necessary.
• Detail-oriented individuals needed.
• Flexible availability required for sample collection.

Responsibilities

• Weigh cattle refusal feed and collect feed samples.
• Assist in research trials with various sample collections.
• General care and cleaning of the lab and research areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Motivation

Ability to work independently

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The dairy nutrition research laboratory of Dr. Alex Hristov is seeking a qualified professional to fill a part-time research support position. Duties of this position include weighing cattle refusal feed, collecting feed samples, and assisting graduate students in their research trials with other sample collection (fecal, urine, blood, rumen contents, etc.). Experience with cattle or other livestock is preferred, however not necessary. Assistants will be responsible for assisting with sample processing in the lab such as drying samples, grinding samples using a Wiley Mill, weighing samples, and after training, help running various sample analyses. General care and cleaning of the lab and research areas is also expected. Individuals need to be detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently. Hours are flexible (up to 24 hours per week). Furthermore, sampling can take place at all hours of the day and night and assistants are expected to assist where possible. For questions, contact Roxane Brenneman ( [e-mail] ).

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