Hands-On Animal Lab Coordinator (Part-Time)

Gustavus Adolphus College; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, invites applications for a part-time Animal Facility & Lab Coordinator to support behavioral science research and teaching. This is a .25 FTE, hourly position with weekend presence for feeding and health monitoring.

The role mixes hands-on animal care, regulatory compliance, and laboratory organization, supervising student workers in a small-college setting at the college’s facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and/or caring for small animals.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with researchers.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining procedures and logs.

Responsibilities

• Animal Husbandry: daily care, feeding, health monitoring, and breeding for rodents.
• Facility Maintenance: keep housing areas clean and ensure safety equipment compliance.
• Lab Operations: set up/clean psychology teaching labs, manage supplies, coordinate hazardous waste disposal.
• Student Supervision: oversee a small team of student workers, training and scheduling.

Skills

Small animal care

Independent work

Weekend availability

Compliance mindset

Job description

Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, invites applications for a part-time Animal Facility & Lab Coordinator to support behavioral science research and teaching. This is a .25 FTE, hourly position with weekend presence for feeding and health monitoring.

The role mixes hands-on animal care, regulatory compliance, and laboratory organization, supervising student workers in a small-college setting at the college’s facilities.