Animal Research Assistant

Animal Research Assistant

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Position Information

Posting Number:	20260161V
Position Title:	Animal Research Assistant
Posting Type	Student
Hours/week:	12-15
Eligibility:	Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester	2026-2027 Academic Year
Location	Cabrini
Detailed Work Schedule	Schedule is somewhat flexible, but animals require daily care by one or more members of the animal care team. This includes weekends, academic breaks and holidays. Number of hours required per week varies, but averages 12-15 hours for each of two animal caretakers who coordinate duties for the animal colonies in the department.
Number of positions:	4
Department:	143-Psychological and Brain Sciences
Contact Name:	Dr. Ben Sachs
Contact Phone/Extension:	610-519-4722

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:	Graduate Research Assistant will be responsible for managing and implementing research protocols related to husbandry, health monitoring and environmental support of laboratory animals.
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Wage Rate:	18.00/hour

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Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Open Until Filled	Yes

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4. * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

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