Undergraduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences
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Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant- Animal Sciences (Bryan Lab) 2026-2027
Location: Penn State University Park
Time Type: Part time
Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Dr. Bryan is looking for motivated undergraduate students that have an interest in assisting with applied poultry nutrition, management, and behavior/welfare research projects. Previous experience is not required. The hourly wage starts at $16 per hour. Part-time job duties are not to exceed 20 hours per week, including assisting with broiler chick and layer poult weighing and placement, sample collection, sample analysis, feed mixing, litter management, and data entry. Undergraduate research assistants will learn the principles of experimental design and applied research in one of the most promising fields of production agriculture. For any questions, please contact Dr. Bryan at [email protected].
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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