Brown University — Intern
Filed in Internships on January 26, 2023
Job Description:
The goal of the student internship in the Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE) is to expose students in the fields of animal science, pre-veterinary sciences and other related majors to the use of animals in a research setting.
This internship will introduce students to the regulatory requirements associated with the use of animals in biomedical research. Students will be provided with the opportunity to see and participate in a variety of different jobs that are critical to the laboratory animal science field and it will provide them with a broad overview of the career opportunities available in the field. Students are encouraged to prepare a presentation on a topic of their choosing that is relevant to lab animal science/lab animal medicine. This aspect will further serve to develop their presentation skills and enable them to research an area of interest in the field. Depending on their past experience and future plans, students may report to the Senior Veterinary Technician as well as various CARE supervisors.
This intern position in CARE will include assisting the animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, the facility manager, veterinarians and other animal care administrative staff with various daily activities in the animal facilities.
The internship is an excellent opportunity for animal science, pre-veterinary undergraduate students, veterinary technician students or 1st/2nd year veterinary students who have an interest in or desire to gain additional experience in laboratory animal medicine and/or biomedical research.
The term of this position is May – August 2023.
Job Qualifications:
- Animal science, pre-veterinary undergraduate students, veterinary technician students or 1st/2nd year veterinary students who have an interest in or desire to gain additional experience in laboratory animal medicine and/or biomedical research.
- Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
- May include some weekend and holiday work.
- Must be willing to work and contribute effectively in a team setting.
- Requires the ability to adapt to changes that occur with short notice.
- The ability to access and use email for communication and documentation.
- Requires attendance/completion of all mandated safety training and adherence to the animal care occupational health and wellness policy.
- Involves working with a wide variety of animals and learning about the housing and care needs of each species.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and 2 letters of recommendation no later than FEBRUARY 28, 2023.
We do not provide housing in Providence area.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-01-13-08:00
Job Posting Title:
Intern
Department:
Center for Animal Resources and Education
Grade:
Ungraded Staff
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
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