Work Study Posn Student -Animal Reproduction Lab Assistant

at  University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
: Agriculture or STEM majors preferred.
Experience
:  No experience needed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience in a lab setting is preferred.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

This experience would be most beneficial to careers in the Animal Science/Science fields. Students will gain knowledge and understanding about department research, create connections and collaborate with faculty and staff.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Block Lab in the Department of Animal Sciences is seeking a student laboratory assistant to perform general laboratory duties and to assist with ongoing research activities which are focused on animal reproduction. The student assistant will have the opportunity to gain research experience in the field of animal reproduction and learn various laboratory and animal-related techniques. Such techniques include, cell culture, in vitro fertilization, embryo handling and manipulation, fluorescence microscopy, embryo transfer and reproductive ultrasonography.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The student assistant will perform general laboratory duties, which include dishwashing, sterilization of lab supplies and equipment, weekly laboratory cleaning, and quality control assessments of laboratory equipment. The student assistant will also assist graduate students with ongoing research projects related to animal reproduction, including assisting with various laboratory and animal procedures.