Psychology Lab - Student Assistant
About The Position
Under direct supervision of the Department Chair and lead direction from the Lab Technician, the student assistant will assist in 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 assist in 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.
Requirements
- Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
- Admission or registration as a CSU student.
- Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
- Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
- International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Social Security Card
- Reside in the State of California.
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required.
- Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare clean cages with appropriate bedding materials
- Operating cage and bottle washers
- Transfer animals to clean cages and refill feed and water
- Empty and dispose of trash
- Move heavy cages, racks, equipment, and supplies
- Clean and sanitize animal rooms and other areas as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
