Undergraduate research assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking motivated undergraduate students for a part-time research assistant role in Poultry Science and Nutrition. Responsibilities involve assisting with nutrition research, weight placement, and data analysis while learning about experimental design in agriculture. This position offers hands-on experience in a growing field.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Interest in applied poultry nutrition and management research.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with broiler chick and turkey poult weighing and placement.
• Sample collection, sample analysis, and feed mixing.
• Data entry and litter management.

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Agricultural Sciences - Animal Science-Poultry Science and Nutrition's Dr. Boney is looking for motivated undergraduate students that have an interest in assisting with applied poultry nutrition and management research projects.

Previous experience is not required. The hourly wage is $15 per hour. Part-time job duties are not to exceed 20 hours per week and include assisting with broiler chick and turkey 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. Please contact Dr. Boney for more
information at [e-mail].

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