University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX, USA
Student Worker - Biology - Small Animal Care Hiring Department The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Arts and Sciences Biology Department welcomes applications for the position of Student Worker - Small Animal Care Salary Range $12.00 an hour
Essential Functions Providing a clean and sterilized living environment for small research animals. Providing laboratory support to Biology Research Lab. Schedule to be developed with director Supervisor at an estimated 13-15 hours per week with flexibility between the time period of 7AM-7PM Monday-Friday and for two (2) hours during the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) between 7AM-7PM but not to exceed 19.5 hours any given week. 1. Care for small lab animals (mice), including daily checking/supplying animal food and water in each animal cage and monitoring/recording humidity and temperature in the animal room. 2. Prepare clean rodent cages with food, bedding, water bottles and appropriate covering...