Study - Animal Reproduction Lab Assistant

Animal Reproduction Lab Assistant

Join Our Campus Community! 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.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Reliable, responsible and on-time

Currently enrolled student at UW.

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

Lab experience.

Working in a laboratory as an undergraduate builds a strong resume by providing hands-on technical skills, deep professional relationships with faculty mentors, and concrete evidence of problem-solving abilities. This practical experience makes you highly competitive for full-time industry jobs, medical/graduate school admissions, and advanced research careers.

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This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

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