Rat Lab Research Asst - Psychology Dept

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu651P

Position Type

Student Worker

Department

Department of Student Workers

Job Title

Rat Lab Research Asst - Psychology Dept

Classification

Student Worker

Pay Rate

$9.00

Position Summary Information

Hours per week

5-10 hours

Days Worked

All (Sunday–Saturday), as needed

Hours/Shift worked

Range: 8:00 am–7:00 pm, as needed

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

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.

Required Qualifications

Enrolled at Millersville University (graduate or undergraduate)
Ability to handle and treat rats humanely and in accordance with current IACUC protocols.
Ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently, communicate clearly, and train/supervise other students.
CITI ethics training will be required upon hiring.
Successful interview.
Approval of Psychology Rat Lab Director/Instructor

Preferred Qualifications

Enrolled as Psychology major (undergraduate) or in one of the Psychology Department graduate programs [primary].
Enrolled as Biology major (undergraduate) [secondary].
Undergraduates: Completed 30 or more credit hours of university courses.
Completed one or more classes in research methods and/or statistics.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Job Duties

Job duties will include some or all of the following:

Handling animals (rats)
Administering food and water
Conducting experimental procedures/running experimental sessions
Prepare/handle/administer non-controlled substances
Performing i.p./s.c. injections
Supervision of other RAs and/or students enrolled in relevant courses
Basic facility maintenance (e.g., cleaning animal cages, maintaining cleanliness of experimental equipment and space)
Other related duties as needed

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Students will be working in a rat lab in Susan P. Luek Hall.

Must have enough physical mobility to stand, walk, reach above head, and bend down.

Must be able to lift 25–40 lbs. to waist (not above head).

Posting Open Date

03/02/2026

Posting Close Date

04/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter or Resume is not needed.

Letter of Recommendation needed:

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).

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).

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