Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma.
Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in the field of biological sciences.
Must have experience in a research laboratory investigating mouse models of ocular injury/degeneration.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Receptive to new training aligned with ocular research conducted in mice in the field of neuroscience.
Experience with mouse ocular histological analysis, antibody staining and microscopy (e.g. fluorescence imaging).
Experience with mouse handling and eye injury procedures under systemic anesthesia, mouse eye imaging, animal breeding and providing injections to mice.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to verify current student status in formal accredited program upon hire. Acceptable documentation to include either a letter from academic advisor on letterhead; or a course schedule listing current term of enrollment, name of educational institute and student's name.
SCHEDULE:
This position is part time. You must be able to work 8 hours per week. Schedule will depend on department needs.
SALARY: The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. This position is not eligible for benefits.
