Part-Time Dairy Farm Research Assistant (Harvatine Lab)

Penn State UniversityFerguson Township, PA
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About The Position

The Animal Nutritional Physiology research group is seeking part-time assistance with dairy nutrition experiments at the Penn State Dairy farm. The position will primarily be responsible for collecting and weighing feed refusals, calculating the amount of feed needed that day, and mixing and delivering feed to cows on nutrition experiments. Requires early morning hours (~530 to 830 AM) 3 to 4 days per week. Will also assist with the collection of milk samples some mornings. Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs with or without assistance. Previous experience with cows or other large animals preferred.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs with or without assistance.
  • Previous experience with cows or other large animals preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and weigh feed refusals.
  • Calculate the amount of feed needed for the day.
  • Mix and deliver feed to cows on nutrition experiments.
  • Assist with the collection of milk samples.
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