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(FWS) Student Employment Behavioral Neuroscience and Vivarium Lab Technician AY 26-27


Job Location:

Hamden, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 September 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:

Behavioral Neuroscience and Vivarium Lab Technician

Department:Psychology
Student Employment Type:Federal Work-Study
Responsibilities:

VIVARIUM / PROCEDURE ROOMS

Handling/weighing animals I will mark the cage cards of animals that should be handled or weighed in Room 3 (room with rats).

Food/water/temp checks

Sweeping floors

Dusting

Changing enrichment (replace nestlets or otherwise)

GENERAL LAB

Glassware or items in sink: Wash with warm diluted soapy water (squeeze bottle with alconox) rinse thoroughly with tap water then rinse 3-4 times with deionized water.

Sweep behavioral rooms to be sure no bedding or food

General straightening of lab

Lab organization

ADDITIONAL TASKS

Specific lab tasks as necessary and based on faculty needs (e.g. cleaning Prof. Haights operant boxes)

Qualifications:

Quinnipiac Undergraduate in Behavioral Neuroscience or other science or psychology field who is eligible for federal work study. (Because of the extensive training required we ask that students plan to commit for at least 2 semesters.)

Hours of Position:4.5 hours per week. Timing is flexible
Required Documents for Application:
  • Resume
  • Application
  • Note: New hires are required to complete online laboratory and animal care training via Blackboard and CITI. They also must complete some additional orientation modules one of which requires completion of a Student/Employee Health Animal Handlers Health History Questionnaire. This completed questionnaire should be shared with the new hires primary care physician.
Instructions to Applicants:Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.

Required Experience:

IC


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