Dairy Nutrition Research Assistant
1 month ago
Job Summary
We are seeking an undergraduate student to fill a part-time research support position in the dairy nutrition research laboratory of Dr. Alex Hristov. The successful candidate will assist with sample collection, processing, and analysis, and provide general care and cleaning of the lab and research areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of this position include weighing cattle refusal feed, collecting feed samples, and assisting graduate students in their research trials with other sample collection. Experience with cattle or other livestock is preferred, but not necessary. Students will also 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. Additionally, individuals need to be detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently.
Working Conditions
Hours are flexible, up to 24 hours per week, and students are responsible for at least one early morning refusal shift per week (5 AM) and up to two weekend days per month. Furthermore, sampling can take place at all hours of the day and night, and students are expected to assist where possible.
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