What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Student Research Assistant- Biology # 621184898 position at CAL POLY POMONA FOUNDATION?
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
SUMMARY: Currently we are searching for several undergraduates to work in the laboratory of Prof. Andrew Steele in the Department of Biological Sciences.
ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
Conduct mouse behavioral, feeding studies, tissue sectioning, antibody labeling, and characterization of antibody staining by confocal microscopy. Responsible for preparation of solutions and basic lab maintenance and restocking. Training of students in the laboratory.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Pursuing a BS degree in Biology or related field
- Excellent English verbal communication and writing skills
- Responsible and dependable
- Ability to work well with various people including students, faculty, and staff
- Motivated, innovative, and shows initiative
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
PREFERRED
- Previous mouse handling and/or tissue sectioning and staining experience
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
