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Biology

Job Title

Biology Student Worker – Position 1

Avg. Hours/Week

5

Specific Hours?

*see job description

Job Classification

  • Federal Work Study

Job Description

  • Interest and/or connection to department
  • Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Brief Job Description: Undergraduate assistant will be a committed animal caretaker for the axolotl salamander colony. This includes feeding animals, maintaining water quality, cleaning tanks/animal spaces, washing filters/tanks, system maintanence, and monitoring environmental parameters. A daily or semi-daily checkin (in coordination with lab members) should be expected. Must be able to carry 4-8 liter tanks and use a stepladder on occasion.
  • Location(s) of the Work: Winston Hall Room B04 Vivarium
  • M-R times/options to be customized around students course schedule. Some occasional weekend work (Saturday-Sunday) required.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an understanding of professional cultures and expectations
  • Enhance their time management, problem solving and, teamwork skills
  • Function as a part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Understand and apply professional and ethical responsibility

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