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<div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Requisition Number</b></div> <div>Stu651P</div>
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<div><div><b>Position Type</b></div> <div>Student Worker</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Department of Student Workers</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Title</b></div> <div>Rat Lab Research Asst - Psychology Dept</div>
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<div><div><b>Classification</b></div> <div>Student Worker</div>
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<div><div><b>Pay Rate</b></div> <div>$9.00</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Position Summary Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Hours per week</b></div> <div>5-10 hours</div>
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<div><div><b>Days Worked</b></div> <div>All (Sunday&ndash;Saturday), as needed</div>
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<div><div><b>Hours/Shift worked</b></div> <div>Range: 8:00 am&ndash;7:00 pm, as needed</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Job Summary/Basic Function</b></div>
<div>Students will assist in the Psychology Department Rat Lab with animal husbandry and research. Students will also train new students and may supervise newer research assistants and/or students who are enrolled in relevant classes.</div>
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<div><div><b>Required Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Enrolled at Millersville University (graduate or undergraduate)</li>
<li>Ability to handle and treat rats humanely and in accordance with current IACUC protocols.</li>
<li>Ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently, communicate clearly, and train/supervise other students.</li>
<li>CITI ethics training will be required upon hiring.</li>
<li>Successful interview.</li>
<li>Approval of Psychology Rat Lab Director/Instructor</li>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Enrolled as Psychology major (undergraduate) or in one of the Psychology Department graduate programs [primary].</li>
<li>Enrolled as Biology major (undergraduate) [secondary].</li>
<li>Undergraduates: Completed 30 or more credit hours of university courses.</li>
<li>Completed one or more classes in research methods and/or statistics.</li>
<li>Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</li>
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<div><div><b>Job Duties</b></div>
<div><div><b>Job duties will include some or all of the following:</b></div><ul>
<li>Handling animals (rats)</li>
<li>Administering food and water</li>
<li>Conducting experimental procedures/running experimental sessions</li>
<li>Prepare/handle/administer non-controlled substances</li>
<li>Performing i.p./s.c. injections</li>
<li>Supervision of other RAs and/or students enrolled in relevant courses</li>
<li>Basic facility maintenance (e.g., cleaning animal cages, maintaining cleanliness of experimental equipment and space)</li>
<li>Other related duties as needed</li>
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<div><div><b>Working Conditions and Physical Effort</b></div>
<div><div>Students will be working in a rat lab in Susan P. Luek Hall.</div><div>
Must have enough physical mobility to stand, walk, reach above head, and bend down.</div><div>
Must be able to lift 25&ndash;40 lbs. to waist (not above head).</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Posting Open Date</b></div> <div>03/02/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Posting Close Date</b></div> <div>04/30/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div><div>Cover letter or Resume is not needed.<br>
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Letter of Recommendation needed:<br>
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<b><i>For applicants who are not enrolled as students in the Psychology Department, a letter of recommendation from a Millersville faculty member is required. The faculty member should (a) be familiar with your academic performance and/or (b) have served as your supervisor in an alternative setting (e.g., laboratory, field placement, tutoring center). The letter should address your time management skills (e.g., attendance, promptness), diligence (e.g., completing assignments/duties regularly and on time), communication skills, ability to work well with others, and laboratory skills (if relevant).</i></b></div><div><br>
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Students may submit a letter from an alternative source (e.g., professor outside of Millersville, MU employee) with permission from the Rat Lab Director/Instructor. Please make this request before submitting your letter by contacting Dr. Kelly Banna by email (kelly.banna@millersville.edu).</i></b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

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