Part-Time Research Assistant- Animal Science

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Dairy Nutrition Research Laboratory of Dr. Alex Hristov is seeking a qualified professional to fill a part-time research support position. Duties of this position include weighing cattle refusal feed, collecting feed samples, and assisting graduate students in their research trials with other sample collection (fecal, urine, blood, rumen contents, etc.). Experience with cattle or other livestock is preferred, however not necessary. Assistants will be responsible for assisting with sample processing in the lab such as drying samples, grinding samples using a Wiley Mill, weighing samples, and after training, help running various sample analyses. General care and cleaning of the lab and research areas is also expected. Individuals need to be detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently. Hours are flexible (up to 24 hours/week). Furthermore, sampling can take place at all hours of the day and night and assistants are expected to assist where possible. For questions, you can contact Roxane Brenneman ([email protected]). Evaluating the effects of dairy cattle nutrition on the fatty acid profile of bovine milk, their effects on human health, and conducting sensory tests to determine the influence of bovine milk fatty acid profile on consumer acceptance.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in animal science, chemistry, nutrition science, food science, or related field.
• Individuals need to be detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Hours are flexible (up to 24 hours/week).
• sampling can take place at all hours of the day and night and assistants are expected to assist where possible.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cattle or other livestock is preferred, however not necessary.

Responsibilities

• weighing cattle refusal feed
• collecting feed samples
• assisting graduate students in their research trials with other sample collection (fecal, urine, blood, rumen contents, etc.)
• assisting with sample processing in the lab such as drying samples
• grinding samples using a Wiley Mill
• weighing samples
• help running various sample analyses
• General care and cleaning of the lab and research areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees