Part-Time Research Assistant- Animal Sci (Hristov Lab)
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.). 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.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented
- Motivated
- Capable of working independently
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cattle or other livestock
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
- Running various sample analyses (after training)
- General care and cleaning of the lab and research areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
