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

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA seeks motivated undergraduate students to assist with applied poultry nutrition, management, and behavior/welfare research projects. No prior experience required.

The hourly wage starts at $16 per hour and part-time duties are limited to 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.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in good standing.
• Interest in poultry science or related field.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with broiler chick and layer poult weighing and placement.
• Sample collection and sample analysis.
• Feed mixing and litter management.
• Data entry and record keeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student in Animal Science or related field

Job description

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].

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