Part-Time Research Assistant- Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in Pennsylvania invites applications for a part-time Extension Veterinarian and Research Team role supporting the Barragan lab's field and laboratory work on transition cow health and farm personnel training.

Responsibilities include preparing supplies for field work, collecting animal samples, organizing materials after trips, and performing laboratory processing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies for field work.
• Collect animal samples.
• Clean, put away and organize supplies after field trips.
• Laboratory processing and analysis of samples.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Extension Veterinarian and Research Team seeks to hire part-time research assistants. This is a part-time position and a successful candidate will help the Barragan lab with the field and laboratory work of research studies related to transition cow health and farm personnel training.

• 1- prepare supplies for field work,
• 2- collect animal samples,
• 3- clean, put away and organize supplies after field trips,
• 4- laboratory processing and analysis of samples.

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