Neuroscience - Laboratory Assistant

High Point University • High Point, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neuroscience introduces students to the logic and knowledge base of the neurological sciences, providing hands-on opportunities for learning in the classroom, teaching laboratories, and through original research with faculty. Laboratory Assistants will have the opportunity to experience working in a laboratory setting under the supervision of departmental faculty and lab managers. Students will be working in the vivarium, caring for rodents. Students will enrich their undergraduate education in the neurological sciences, and establishing a strong foundation for any original research, graduate schooling, or careers in the sciences they pursue in the future.

Requirements

• Students must be a Neuroscience major (related disciplines also considered)
• Students must have taken or are enrolled in BIO 1500 / 1501
• Students may not have a rodent as a pet in their dorm/home that they interact with regularly.
• Competitive applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, an interest in experiential learning, and a passion for neuroscience.

Nice To Haves

• Must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA
• Comfortable around rodents/are not afraid of rodents
• Prior lab experience is preferred, but not necessary
• Strong communication and team-work skills
• Dependable to work hours assigned

Responsibilities

• Complete a mandatory orientation / safety training session with supervisor
• Care for vivarium specimens: including feeding, cage changes and cleaning, ect.
• Help to maintain a healthy environment for rodents in the vivarium
• Work in Cell Culture facility to maintain cell lines
• Cleaning in the facilities including autoclaving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed