Part-Time Research Assistant- Animal Science

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

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Part-Time Research Assistant in the Animal Science department. The role involves assisting in research tasks such as sample collection and processing for cattle studies. This is a flexible position requiring detail-oriented individuals with potential evening and night hours.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individuals preferred.
• Experience with cattle or other livestock is preferred.
• Motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail-oriented

Motivation

Independence

Education

Experience with cattle or livestock

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Part-Time Research Assistant- Animal Science

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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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