(FWS) Student Employment: Behavioral Neuroscience and Vivarium Lab Technician - AY 26-27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

60d • Onsite

About The Position

This Federal Work-Study position in the Psychology Department involves supporting the Behavioral Neuroscience and Vivarium Lab. The role requires handling animals, maintaining the vivarium and procedure rooms, general lab upkeep, and assisting with specific lab tasks as needed by faculty. Due to the extensive training involved, students are expected to commit to the position for at least two semesters.

Requirements

• Must be a Quinnipiac Undergraduate.
• Must be majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience or another science or psychology field.
• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Must complete online laboratory and animal care training via Blackboard and CITI.
• Must complete additional orientation modules.
• Must complete a Student/Employee Health Animal Handler’s Health History Questionnaire and share it with a primary care physician.
• Must plan to commit to the position for at least two semesters due to extensive training.

Responsibilities

• Handling and weighing animals in Room 3.
• Performing food, water, and temperature checks in the vivarium.
• Sweeping floors in vivarium and procedure rooms.
• Dusting in vivarium and procedure rooms.
• Changing animal enrichment (e.g., replacing nestlets).
• Washing glassware and lab items using Alconox solution, followed by thorough rinsing with tap and deionized water.
• Sweeping behavioral rooms to remove bedding and food.
• General straightening and organization of the lab.
• Assisting with specific lab tasks as needed, such as cleaning Professor Haight's operant boxes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level