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Animal Research Assistant

Villanova University

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Position Information


Posting Number:
20260161V


Position Title:
Animal Research Assistant


Posting Type
Student


Hours/week:
12-15


Eligibility:
Work study preferred but open to all students


Semester
2026 Summer


Location
Tolentine Hall


Detailed Work Schedule


Schedule is somewhat flexible, but animals require daily care by one or more members of the animal care team. This includes weekends, academic breaks and holidays. Number of hours required per week varies, but averages 12-15 hours for each of two animal caretakers who coordinate duties for the animal colonies in the department.

Number of positions:
4


Department:
143-Psychological and Brain Sciences


Contact Name:
Dr. Ben Sachs


Contact Phone/Extension:
View phone number on click.appcast.io

Position Summary Information


Job Description Summary:


Graduate Research Assistant will be responsible for managing and implementing research protocols related to husbandry, health monitoring and environmental support of laboratory animals.

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Physical Demands Summary:

Wage Rate:
18.00/hour

Posting Detail Information


Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Open Until Filled
Yes
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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