Assistant in Coyote Husbandry & Behavior

The Freeman Lab in the Department of Biology is seeking to hire a part-time assistant for Spring/Summer 2026 with potential extension into Fall 2026 depending on performance and funding availability. The assistant will be expected to work around 10-20 hours a week Monday through Friday. The number of hours per day will vary and may range from 0 to 8 hours/day as needed. The assistant will need to have a willingness to work in relatively close proximity to live carnivores in an outdoor setting for several hours at a time regardless of weather.

The assistant will need reliable transportation to and from the facility in Millville will be expected to be responsible punctual communicative/responsive via email phone and text. They will also need to be capable of working safely and independently with minimal supervision. It is expected that the assistant will take directions well maintain detailed and accurate records exhibit a positive attitude and work well with others as this position will require working in teams with current students staff and other team members.

Responsibilities will mainly entail animal care duties (e.g. feeding coyotes preparing equipment for animal captures cleaning etc.) and possibly helping with some research-related operations (e.g. helping with coyote captures).

• Applicants with previous experience with carnivores and canids (particularly coyotes) will be preferred.
• The assistant will be expected to have already completed CITI training for working with research animals
• Must be committed to following all standard operating protocols to maintain the highest levels of safety during activities.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Along with the online application please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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The position requires considerable physical activity. The assistant must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. The assistant must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling kneeling and squatting. Additionally the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. The assistant must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment. They will also need to be capable of working safely and independently with minimal supervision. Outdoors the assistant may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending crawling and crouching may be required.

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