Animal Husbandry Assistant - Student

Job Title :

Animal Husbandry Assistant - Student

Requisition Number : DU13957

Department Name :

7H016 : SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Salary Range : 12.00 / hr.

Type of Position : Student

Position Time Status :

Part-Time

Required Education : High School Diploma

Required Related Experience :

N / A

Required License / Registration / Certification :

N / A

Physical Requirements :

Ability to lift 50 lb , Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Shift :

Monday-Friday, every other weekend is required

Job Summary :

The Ambystoma Genetic Stock Center supplies live materials to researchers and educators around the world. The Center is seeking motivated undergraduate students to help care for an endangered species of salamander through husbandry work. The job would entail cleaning and feeding of salamanders as well as general lab maintenance duties. Shifts are set based on class schedule. There are no evening hours permitted. All shifts will be in the morning or early afternoon. Working every other weekend is required. Hours vary based on availability but range anywhere from 7-10 hours per week.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Ability to work mornings is preferred

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

Prior Animal Care Experience preferred

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 31 / 2025

Our University Community :

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