Research Assistant I

UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Virgin Islands seeks a Research Assistant to support animal science research. You will collect data and samples on the farm, process samples in the lab, and maintain organized records and inventories.

Responsibilities include data entry, basic graphing, assisting with feeding protocols, and helping with workshops or tours related to the Animal Science Program. This position requires physical activity outdoors and occasional lifting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree required.
• Experience collecting samples on a farm and processing them in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities: Collect data and samples; process samples (centrifugation, freezing, refrigeration).
• Collect, label, and store samples in the laboratory and maintain an inventory.

Skills

Sample collection

Data entry

Laboratory processing

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Job description

The research assistant should have experience collecting samples on the farm and processing them in the laboratory, according to the research. The analyses can include fecal egg count, packed cell volume, ELISA , glucose tolerance test, DNA test, and others.

• Assist with research activities: – Collect research data (weights, parasite data, heat stress data) – Collect research samples (blood, semen, feces, forages) – Process research samples (centrifugation, freezing, refrigeration).
• The research assistant will collect, label, and store samples in the laboratory and keep records and an inventory of them.
• Maintain laboratories and research supply storage, organized and updated. Prepare the supplies for data collection days. Inform the program leader of any low stock supply.
• Perform data entry and basic graphs.
• The research assistant must participate and help with the animal feeding protocol under research.
• Assist with workshops, seminars, or tours related to the Animal Science Program.
• Assist the field staff with the research task.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

While performing the job duties, the employee will be required to work outdoors in hot weather. This position requires the employee to be able to lift 30 lbs (feed sack). Work environment: The noise level in the work environment will be moderate. The work environment is a mix of outdoors and indoors.

Posting Number

Posting Number P188

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Position Type

Position Type Full Time

Number of Vacancies- part time

Posted Salary

$35,000 -$41000

Advertised Job Duties

• Assist with research activities: – Collect research data (weights, parasite data, heat stress data) – Collect research samples (blood, semen, feces, forages) – Process research samples (centrifugation, freezing, refrigeration).
• The research assistant will collect, label, and store samples in the laboratory and keep records and an inventory of them.
• Maintain laboratories and research supply storage, organized and updated. Prepare the supplies for data collection days. Inform the program leader of any low stock supply.
• Perform data entry and basic graphs.
• The research assistant must participate and help with the animal feeding protocol under research.
• Assist with workshops, seminars, or tours related to the Animal Science Program.
• Assist the field staff with the research task.

Open Date

09/04/2026

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

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