Penn State University · 4 months ago
Part-Time Dairy Farm Research Assistant (Harvatine Lab)
The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Dairy Farm Research Assistant to support the Animal Nutritional Physiology research group. The role involves collecting and weighing feed refusals, calculating daily feed requirements, and mixing and delivering feed to cows involved in nutrition experiments.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Collecting and weighing feed refusals
Calculating amount of feed needed that day
Mixing and delivering feed to cows on nutrition experiments
Assisting with collection of milk samples some mornings
Qualification
Required
Ability to lift 50 lbs with or without assistance
Previous experience with cows or other large animals preferred
Availability for early morning hours (~530 to 830 AM) 3 to 4 days per week
Company
Penn State University
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