Nutrition Research Specialist - Animal & Veterinary Sciences

at  Clemson University

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JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in the operations of the Ruminant Forage Utilization Laboratory at Clemson University. This entails laboratories including Analytical Chemistry, rumen fermentation and forage evaluation. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School or Equivalent
Work Experience: Journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 1st Bachelor’s Degree - in a related field to assigned area of research

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Move, transport, raise or lower
Extends hands or arms in any direction
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential - Laboratory Management: Maintain operation, cleanliness and supplies needed for the ongoing studies of nutrient utilization in ruminants (in-vivo and in-vitro). Maintain
chemical and biological safety protocols, inventory and ordering. Training of graduate and undergraduate students.
30% - Essential - Management of specialized nutrient analyzers such as fiber, N fractions, NFC fractions, and proximate analyses.
30% - Essential - Conduct rumen fermentation procedures, including, in-vitro batch culture, gas production and continuous cultures.
10% - Essential - Data management of lab test for reporting. Ensure efficient workflow . Coordinate work with other core labs on and off campus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.