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Job Summary
Indiana University Bloomington Department of Biology is seeking a part-time person to assist in managing a research laboratory focused on birds and animal behavior.
Department Specific Responsibilities
Responsible will include short-term (3 month) oversight of an animal facility where research animals are held that is off campus [~3.5 miles] and will require a vehicle.
Purchases supplies, provisioning of food and water, cleans animal rooms
Records animal health issues and working with veterinary staff.
Animal research is highly regulated and requires total compliance with animal care protocols and university policies.
Depending on the applicant's background, they may be asked to oversee field work and banding birds.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
Preferred
2 years college experience
WORK EXPERIENE
Required
Experience with animal research.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University
SKILLS
Required
Data entry skills
Working Conditions / Demands
Another set of responsibilities will be on campus and will range from organizing biological samples for analysis, entering and proofing data, web-site management, and day-to-day details as requested by the current research associate/lab manager.
Additional Information
Dates: September 2024-August 2025
This work is seasonal, primarily during winter.
Work Location
Department of Biology
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$18.00 per hour
Work Hours
20 hours per week
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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