Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant- Animal Sciences (Bryan Lab) 2026-2027

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park is seeking a Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant in Animal Sciences (Bryan Lab) for 2026-2027. You will assist with applied poultry nutrition, management, and behavior/welfare research projects under Dr. Bryan's guidance.

The role is open to current undergraduates; no prior experience required. Duties include weighing broiler chicks and layer poults, sample collection and data entry, feed mixing, litter management, and learning experimental design in production

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Animal Sciences or a related field preferred.
• No prior experience required; willingness to learn is essential.
• Interest in poultry nutrition, management, and welfare research.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weighing broiler chicks and layer poults.
• Collect samples, analyze data, and enter results into databases.
• Assist with feed mixing, litter management, and general lab duties.
• Learn principles of experimental design and applied research in production agriculture.

Skills

Interest in poultry nutrition research

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

## Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant- Animal Sciences (Bryan Lab) 2026-2027Applylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000081260# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Dr. Bryan is looking for motivated undergraduate students that have an interest in assisting with applied poultry nutrition, management, and behavior/welfare research projects. Previous experience is not required. The hourly wage starts at $16 per hour. Part-time job duties are not to exceed 20 hours per week, including assisting with broiler chick and layer poult weighing and placement, sample collection, sample analysis, feed mixing, litter management, and data entry. Undergraduate research assistants will learn the principles of experimental design and applied research in one of the most promising fields of production agriculture. For any questions, please contact Dr. Bryan at [e-mail]. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.