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Position summary: A visiting researcher position is available in the Aderibigbe Nutrition Lab within the Department of Animal Sciences. The position is based in Wooster, OH, and will support ongoing poultry nutrition research involving live‑bird trials and laboratory analyses.
Job description: We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to assist with research activities focused on poultry nutrition, gut physiology, and related metabolic outcomes. The individual will support live poultry nutrition trials conducted under approved IACUC protocols. Responsibilities will include daily assistance with bird care, feed allocation, sample collection, and accurate record‑recordkeeping during experimental periods (20% of the workload). The individual will also perform laboratory tasks associated with sample processing and analysis, including serum and digesta assays, proximate, fiber and mineral analyses, titanium dioxide quantification, and other routine wet‑lab procedures (50% of the workload). Experience with tissue sectioning, microscopy and microbiome analysis is highly desirable. Familiarity with common laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, drying ovens, freeze dryer, spectrophotometers, HPLC, viscometer and PCR‑based systems is expected. Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization, preparing reagents, assisting with inventory and ordering of supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety and EHS guidelines (10% of the workload). The individual will also assist with data entry, basic statistical organization, and preparation of materials for reports, abstracts, or publications (20% of the workload).
Qualifications: A minimum bachelor’s degree in animal science, poultry science, or a related field is required, master’s degree preferred. Prior experience working with live animals, especially poultry, is advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established protocols. Documented experience with indigestible nutrient marker analysis (titanium dioxide, chromic oxide etc) is highly valued. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, basic data management, and standard laboratory equipment is expected. The ideal candidate is reliable, eager to learn, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a research team.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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