Location: Saint Louis Zoo Forest Park
Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Position Type:Part-Time/Temporary
Hourly Rate: $15/hr.
Position Summary: The AZA Reproductive Management Center (RMC) is looking for a temporary RMC Assistant to work from early May through the end of August.
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Reproductive Management Center (RMC) is tasked with providing science-based reproductive management advice to AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums to support the long-term viability of animal populations in human care.
More specifically the RMC conducts research on predictors of successful reproduction in AZA-managed animal populations uses modeling to identify optimal breeding strategies that meet population genetic and demographic goals while maintaining fertility investigates the safety efficacy and reversibility of contraceptives used in wildlife and provides contraceptive recommendations to animal managers.
Responsibilities: Provides support to the AZA Reproductive Management Center contraceptive programs. Duties will include receiving packaging and shipping contraceptive implants as well as invoicing zoos and entering data into the contraception database. There may also be opportunities to help with data entry for other RMC research projects depending on the candidates skills and interest. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred. Must be proficient with a variety of computer software applications in word processing spreadsheets and database software (MSWord Excel Access).MS Access experience not required but preferred. Must be able to take direction and also work independently when applicable. Must be detail oriented. Excellent organizational and time-management skills required. Must be able to handle confidential information. All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Applicants must submit a resume.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
Work Schedule: The successful candidate must be able to work weekdays. Position is a minimum of 5 hours/week but limited to up to 10 hours/week and the person must be able to devote at least a 3-hour block of this time on a Monday or a Tuesday.
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The Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to saving species and bringing people and wildlife together. Home to over 16,000 animals, many of which are endangered,…