High Point University-posted 4 months ago
Part-time • Intern
High Point, NC

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.

  • Complete a mandatory orientation / safety training session with supervisor and PI
  • Care for vivarium specimens: including feeding, cage changes and cleaning, etc.
  • Help to maintain a healthy environment for rodents in the vivarium
  • Other miscellaneous laboratory duties as assigned by faculty and lab manager
  • Students may be asked to perform care on weekends as well
  • Students must be a Neuroscience major (related disciplines also considered)
  • 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
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic, an interest in experiential learning, and a passion for neuroscience
  • 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
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