Hourly Pooled - Mouse Husbandry and Laboratory Aide
 University of Wyoming | |
13.00-15.00
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remote work
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 United States, Wyoming, Laramie | |
 Jan 15, 2025 | |
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Hourly Pooled - Mouse Husbandry and Laboratory Aide The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University's Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! JOB TITLE: Mouse Husbandry and Laboratory Aide JOB PURPOSE: The main purpose of this position is the care and maintenance of a mouse colony for neuroscience and animal behavior research in the Zoology and Physiology Department. This includes mouse husbandry, including weekend health checks to remain in compliance with IACUC regulations. Based on level of interest and demonstrated ability, the applicant may also conduct experiments related to the research focus of the Bedford Lab. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Change and clean mouse cages; - Operate cage washer to wash dirty cages; - Feed and water mice; - Wash and fill water bottles; - Perform detailed routine health checks on entire mouse colony; - Administer treatments to mice (injections, topical cream applications, toenail clipping); - Monitor breeding colony and track litter births; - Maintain paper and electronic records of all mice; - Monitor weanling-age mice; - Clean mouse rooms (sweeping, mopping, cleaning surfaces, reorganizing); - Take inventory of mouse supplies and materials in mouse room; - Check ventilation and water filtration on mouse racks; - Communicate with supervisor and mouse personnel about the state of the mouse colony. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: - Perform laboratory tasks such as tissue staining, slicing, and sample preparation based on interest and skills. - Maintain hygienic lab space (sweeping, mopping, washing and autoclaving glassware, cleaning lab surfaces, etc.); - Be able to keep a consistent working schedule every semester. The working schedule can be adjusted to your class schedule at the beginning of every semester. - Be able to work during weekends and holidays. Pre-arranged shift coverage with colleagues is available. - Commitment to work until June 30 th 2025 (renewal contingent upon funding). COMPETENCIES: This position requires attention to detail, consistency, and problem identification/solving skills. The position also requires honesty, clarity, and strong communication with the PI and Lab members. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable working both independently and with a team. REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: We do not expect the candidate to have previous laboratory experience and will provide all necessary training; however, an interest in animals and desire to provide compassionate and exceptional animal husbandry is essential. Students of any major are appropriate as long as they have the willingness to learn! Please be aware that the position requires direct work with rodents, animal waste, and pine bedding. Personal protective equipment is provided if candidate has sensitivities to the smell of rodent waste/bedding. The position also requires the student to work on their feet for extended periods of time. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A background in veterinary and animal science or equivalent is helpful, but not required for vivarium work. Knowledge of molecular biology/chemistry is helpful for laboratory work but also not required. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 250092 Apply Before: 07/13/2025, 05:59 AM Job Schedule: Part Time Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US Posted Salary Range: 13.00-15.00 Schedule (Hours Per Week): 15-20 Travel: To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/250092/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ba58d0acb164ab4f9f235e11ed42d1c3 | |