Animal Research Assistant

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Position Information Posting Number:

20260161

V 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:

610-519-4722

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.

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Wage Rate:

18.00/hour Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Are you currently a registered Villanova student? Yes No
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• What is your availability? (days and times) (Open Ended Question)
• Have you ever worked on campus before?

If "Y", what department and semester/year? (Open Ended Question)

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