Part-Time Animal Lab Coordinator | Behavioral Science

University of California; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 25,485 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota is seeking a part-time Animal Facility & Lab Coordinator to support our behavioral science teaching and research. This role blends hands-on animal care with regulatory compliance and careful lab organization in a small-college environment.

This position is part-time (.25 FTE), hourly, and non-benefits eligible, with a pay range of $18.50 - $22.00 per hour. Ten hours per week, year-round, with some weekend check-ins, are required.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and caring for small animals.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with researchers.
• Willingness to perform essential feeding and watering duties on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, health monitoring, and breeding for rodents according to established protocols.
• Keep housing areas clean and ensure all facility safety equipment is compliant.
• Set up and clean up psychology teaching labs, manage supply orders, and coordinate hazardous waste disposal.
• Oversee a small team of student workers, training and scheduling.

Skills

Animal handling

Job description

Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota is seeking a part-time Animal Facility & Lab Coordinator to support our behavioral science teaching and research. This role blends hands-on animal care with regulatory compliance and careful lab organization in a small-college environment.

This position is part-time (.25 FTE), hourly, and non-benefits eligible, with a pay range of $18.50 - $22.00 per hour. Ten hours per week, year-round, with some weekend check-ins, are required.