Part-Time Research Assistant- Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Penn State University Park · Posted Sep 22

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At a glance

Location: Penn State University Park, United States
Work type: Onsite
Category: Healthcare

Part-time research assistant to support field and laboratory work in the Barragan lab, focusing on transition cow health and farm personnel training. Responsibilities include preparing supplies for field work, collecting animal samples, organizing supplies after field trips, and laboratory processing and analysis of samples.

What they are looking for

Field workLaboratory processingSample collectionSample analysis

Location: Penn State University Park

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Extension Veterinarian and Research Team seeks to hire part-time research assistants. This is a part-time position and a successful candidate will help the Barragan lab with the field and laboratory work of research studies related to transition cow health and farm personnel training. Tasks include but are not limited to: 1- prepare supplies for field work, 2- collect animal samples, 3- clean, put away and organize supplies after field trips, and 4- laboratory processing and analysis of samples.

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