Neuroscience Lab Assistant — Rodent Vivarium Care

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

High Point University Laboratory Assistant in the Department of Neuroscience supports vivarium care and teaching labs, working with Lab Managers and faculty in a hands-on learning environment.

Requirements emphasize a Neuroscience major with BIO 1500/1501, strong reliability, and a student eager to learn in a research setting. The role offers minimum 5 hours weekly, up to 20 hours campus-wide, with orientation on hire.

Qualifications

• Must be Neuroscience major and BIO 1500/1501 to be considered.
• Minimum 2.5 overall GPA.
• Not have a rodent as a pet in dorm/home.

Responsibilities

• Complete orientation / safety training with supervisor and PI.
• Care for vivarium specimens: feeding, cage changes, cleaning.
• Maintain a healthy environment for rodents in the vivarium.
• Assist with other laboratory duties as assigned by faculty and lab manager.
• Weekend care may be required.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication

Teamwork

Comfortable around rodents

Education

Neuroscience major

BIO 1500/1501

Job description

High Point University Laboratory Assistant in the Department of Neuroscience supports vivarium care and teaching labs, working with Lab Managers and faculty in a hands-on learning environment.

Requirements emphasize a Neuroscience major with BIO 1500/1501, strong reliability, and a student eager to learn in a research setting. The role offers minimum 5 hours weekly, up to 20 hours campus-wide, with orientation on hire.