Jennifer Young

Research Technician (Swine)

Staff

Animal Sciences

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Areas of Study & Research

Swine production

Courses Taught

Assist with swine labs for various Animal Science and Vet Tech classes, occasionally guest lecture for Animal Science classes.

Previous Work

Been at NDSU since 12-30-2013.

Post-doc at Iowa State University, Ames, IA: Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2013
Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University, Ames, IA: July 2007 - Dec. 2012
Intern at Institute for Pig Genetics, Beuningen, The Netherlands: May 2009 - July 2009
Undergraduate Research Assistant at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC: July 2002 - May 2007
Intern at Pig Improvement Company, Franklin, KY: May 2006 - Aug. 2006
Intern at US Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE: May 2005 - Aug. 2005

Professional Associations

American Society of Animal Scientists (2007-present)
North Dakota Pork Council Board (2025-present)
NDSU Staff Senate (2019-present)
ND State Staff Senate (2023-present)
RRVF Ag Education Committee (2025-present)

PQA Certified (expires 1/2026)
TQA Certified (expires 1/2026)

Education

  • Ph.D. Genetics, Statistics Minor from Iowa State University, 2012
  • B.A. Religious Studies from North Carolina State University, 2007
  • B.S. Animal Science (Science focus) from North Carolina State University, 2007