Animal Research Assistant

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Upton (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

PeopleAdmin, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Graduate Research Assistant to support laboratory animal husbandry, health monitoring and daily environmental tasks in Tolentine Hall. You will coordinate with the animal care team to ensure welfare and compliance while fitting your academic schedule.

This student position offers hands-on experience in a research setting with 12–15 hours per week on average. Open to all students; work-study preferred but not required. Salary is $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate student status preferred; work-study is optional.
• Ability to commit 12–15 hours per week, including some weekends or holidays.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to animal care standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement animal care protocols for laboratory animals.
• Monitor health and welfare, document observations, and coordinate with the animal care team.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Research protocols

Health monitoring

Job description

Animal Research Assistant

Position Information Posting Number: 20255688V
Position Title: Animal Research Assistant
Posting Type Student Hours/week: 12-15
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester 2025-2026
Academic Year: 2025-2026
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. Irene Kan
Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-4722
Position Summary: Graduate Research Assistant will be responsible for managing and implementing research protocols related to husbandry, health monitoring and environmental support of laboratory animals.
Salary Rate: 18.00/hour
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes