Work Study - Animal Reproduction Lab Assistant

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JOB TITLE:  

Animal Reproduction Lab Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:   

Brief job description: The Block Lab in the Department of Animal Sciences is seeking a student laboratory assistant to perform general laboratory duties and to assist with ongoing research activities which are focused on animal reproduction. The student assistant will have the opportunity to gain research experience in the field of animal reproduction and learn various laboratory and animal-related techniques. Such techniques include cell culture, in vitro fertilization, embryo handling and manipulation, fluorescence microscopy, embryo transfer and reproductive ultrasonography.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Essential duties and responsibilities: The student assistant will perform general laboratory duties, which include dishwashing, sterilization of lab supplies and equipment, weekly laboratory cleaning, and quality control assessments of laboratory equipment. The student assistant will also assist graduate students with ongoing research projects related to animal reproduction, including assisting with various laboratory and animal procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.  

COMPETENCIES: 

Reliable, responsible and on-time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Currently enrolled student at UW.

Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

Lab experience.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS: 

Working in a laboratory as an undergraduate builds a strong resume by providing hands-on technical skills, deep professional relationships with faculty mentors, and concrete evidence of problem-solving abilities. This practical experience makes you highly competitive for full-time industry jobs, medical/graduate school admissions, and advanced research careers.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

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

1. Cover letter 
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 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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