Student Research Aide 1 - TNBRC Summer Veterinary Program

Tulane group; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University offers a nine-week Summer Veterinary Program at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center in Covington, LA. Participants work with a faculty veterinarian and gain hands-on exposure to diagnostic and clinical veterinary medicine, including breeding colony health surveillance, research support, surgery, pathology, and regulatory compliance.

Applicants must be current veterinary students in good standing, able to attend the full nine weeks, and capable of providing own

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student with interest in nonhuman primate medicine.
• Eligible to participate in a 9-week program with full attendance commitment.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to diagnostic and clinical veterinary medicine.
• Work with a Tulane faculty veterinarian on breeding colony health surveillance, research support, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present a short case report at program end.

Education

Undergraduate biology/biomedical coursework

Job description

Summer Veterinary ProgramHourly Pay Rate: $17.31 (based on 37.5 hour work week) for duration of the program.

Job Description

Interested in nonhuman primate medicine? The Tulane National Biomedical Research Center (TNBRC) offers a nine-week Summer Veterinary Program to a limited number of veterinary students. Successful program candidates are paired with a TNBRC faculty veterinarian and are exposed to all aspects of diagnostic and clinical veterinary medicine including breeding colony health surveillance, research support, clinical nonhuman primate medicine, surgery, pathology, and regulatory compliance. At the end of the program, students will be expected to present a short case report to the Center’s faculty and staff.

Application Deadline & Program Dates

Application Deadline: January 28, 2027

9 week Program- May 29, 2027 - July 31, 2027

Attendance Requirement

• Attendance is required for the 9-week duration - only apply if you can make this commitment

Location

• 18703 Three Rivers Road, Covington, LA
• The TNBRC is located in Covington, Louisiana, approximately 40 miles north of New Orleans. Neither public transportation nor sidewalks/bicycle paths are available in the surrounding area.

Are you eligible?

• Current student in good academic standing that has completed one year of undergraduate coursework in biology or biomedical related fields
• Interested in considering a career in research
• Motivated to participate in ongoing research projects at the TNBRC
• Need to provide own transportation and housing

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