Program Associate - 12 MONTH
About The Position
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a statewide campus with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in the field of Poultry or Animal Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or Biology plus three years of related experience, or a M.S. Degree in the field of Poultry or Animal Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or Biology.
- M.S. Degree in the field of Poultry or Animal Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or Biology.
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and conduct poultry nutrition research in the laboratory within the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science and also at the Poultry Research Farm.
- Coordinate basic and applied research conducted in the laboratory and on the University Poultry Research farm.
- Use and maintain standard analytical equipment utilized for nutrient analysis and metabolism including equipment utilized in gas chromatography, high pressure liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
- Manage chemical and supply inventories and develop and optimize laboratory protocols.
- Coordinate animal care and husbandry, prepare Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) animal use protocols and yearly reviews, formulate research feeds, plan and conduct poultry research trials, utilize and coordinate indirect calorimetry research, determine bird and egg composition with dual energy x-ray (DEXA), and collect biological samples.
- Train and supervise students and hourly workers in the above duties.
- Prepare final reports with statistical analysis of collected data.
Benefits
- Commensurate with education and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
