Work Study - Wildlife Toxicology Research Assistant, Bernard Lab

Wildlife Toxicology Research Assistant

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Department of Zoology & Physiology

Job location: Laramie, WY

Pay rate or range: $12.00/hour

Job purpose: The Bernard Research Lab is seeking a work study student to support graduate student research on the impacts of heavy metal contamination on bats in the Black Hills, South Dakota. Responsibilities will include weighing and preparing bat hair samples, performing acid digestion, and analyzing samples for heavy metal concentrations using Total X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometry. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with new analysis technology, contribute to an emerging field in conservation research, and develop technical skills applicable across biology, chemistry, and environmental science fields.

Minimum qualifications:

• Working towards a degree in wildlife biology, biology, or related field
• Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

Desired qualifications: Experience with lab work techniques such as pipetting and safety training for working with corrosive acids

Educational benefits applicable to careers: Work study students who engage in active research will have the opportunity to assist with other lab related activities, including but not limited to acoustic and camera trap analysis, conducting cave surveys in winter, etc.

Required application materials:

Complete the online application. The Bernard Research Lab additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter describing how this position may aid in the advancement of your degree and career goals.
2. Resume or C.V.

Work location: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

Hiring statement/EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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