Psychology Lab - Student Assistant

Job description

Job Summary: Under direct supervision of the Department Chair and lead direction from the Lab Technician, the student assistant is responsible for preparing clean cages with appropriate bedding materials, operating cage and bottle washers; transferring animals to clean cages and refilling feed and water, empty and dispose of trash, Move heavy cages, racks, equipment, and supplies. Cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms and other areas as required. The student will be responsible for recognizing signs of illness, injuries, parasites, or unusual behavior in animals, or deviations in animal room environment - reporting this information to the Instructional Support Technician. The student will work in conditions that include exposure to animal noise, odors, allergens, body fluids, detergents ,disinfectants and other chemicals, zoonotic diseases , bites, and scratches; and there are weekend and holiday duties, and responsibilities out of normal working hours may be assigned. Responsibilities: Under direct supervision of the Department Chair and lead direction from the Lab Technician, duties include but not limited to: - Prepare clean cages with appropriate bedding materials - Operating ca...