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University of Pittsburgh Research Professional in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research (Professional)
A Temporary Employee position is available in the Chen lab of the University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Department. Key responsibilities: looking after the welfare of the animals and allowing students and colleagues to carry out scientific research, ultimately contributing to scientific progress to benefit society.
Duties include: Animal husbandry and welfare for non-human primates (monkeys); monitoring of animals' health and appearance; administration of care and medications; behavioral training of animals; setting up and running of experiments; data collection, backup and analysis; general assistance with lab activities (including animal surgeries and anesthesia, setting up, maintenance and debugging of lab equipment); and training and supervision of new lab members.
Associate's or bachelor's degree in animal husbandry or related field such as biology, veterinary science, nursing.
A TB test is required along with an MMR titer and enrollment in Pitt's Animal Exposure Surveillance Program.
To perform the functions of the position, the employee must be able to work with monkeys (typically weighing 10-12 kg as an adult, but possibly >15 kg for large individuals). This includes being able to: guide a monkey from its cage into a monkey chair; briefly lift a monkey in a monkey chair with a total weight of 30+ kg several times a day; restrain a monkey in its cage for procedures such as administration of medication; transport an animal between buildings and vehicles; carry out behavioral training and data collection; and work with equipment in racks and shelves up to 8 feet high. The employee must be able to focus on tasks and work at a computer station for 2-3 hours at a time, on a daily basis. The employee must be able to move freely within relatively small spaces (between equipment, rows of animal cages, kneeling on the ground for brief periods, etc).
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Department: Med-Ophthalmology Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Associate's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 20 Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: Yes Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Requested Pay Rate: $20 Visa Sponsorship Provided: Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Cover Letter
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