Research Assistant II

• Feeding livestock.
• Daily health assessments of all livestock.
• Maintain detailed records for each animal.
• Supervise and train student employees in animal care duties.
• Assist with research procedures, completing medical procedures such as venipuncture. Monitor anesthesia.
• Operating sterilizers, decontamination of hazardous supplies and areas.
• Understanding of biosafety levels and procedures .
• Familiarity with breeding livestock.
• Lambing and calving experience. The ability to work the necessary hours to successfully lamb or calve. i.e., nightshifts, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Teach standard lab safety work practices.
• Operation of skid steer, tractor, etc.

• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Have knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Be comfortable giving and receiving constructive criticism and feedback.
• Have the ability to consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Operate work related equipment.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively
• Be able to represent the department of Microbiology and Cell Biology and its programs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Be accountable

• May be on- call for after hour emergencies.
• Have ability to cover weekend and holiday shifts if needed
• Will have exposure to zoonotic pathogens.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• The ability to move up to 75lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions typical of Bozeman, MT.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.