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 expose 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 Facility Manager, Senior Veterinary Technician or one of the Veterinarians within the department.

This intern position in the 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 2025.

Learning Opportunities:

Assisting the animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, the facility manager, veterinarians and other CARE administrative staff with various daily activities in the animal facilities.Rotate through various sections of the animal facility including cage wash, animal husbandry, veterinary support services and surgical operations.Participate in the daily activities of the department and will be required to present a seminar at the end of the externship on a topic of their choice, approved by a staff veterinarian.May also have the opportunity to attend Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) meetings and participate in regulatory inspections.

Activities may include:

Providing daily husbandry care for a variety of speciesObserving animals as part of daily health checksPerforming or assisting with environmental enrichment program for a variety of speciesPerforming or assisting with medical treatments and/or preventive health care under the direction of veterinary technicians or veterinariansAssisting veterinary technicians with surgical/veterinary equipment and procedure room maintenanceAssisting veterinary technicians with routine and/or diagnostic sample collection and processingAssisting with or performing cage wash operationsAssisting veterinary technicians with surgical and imaging procedures Maintaining records in compliance with all applicable federal regulationsAttending Institutional Animal Care and Use meetings to learn about the review of animal use protocolsAssisting the Facility Supervisor or veterinary technicians with receipt of incoming animal orders or supplies.May assist animal care technicians in monthly room breakdown and set up.​

When applying please include:

ResumeCover letter including your career goals2-3 letters of recommendation

Candidate must be willing and able to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

We do not provide housing in Providence area.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-01-31

Job Posting Title:

Intern, Center for Animal Resources and Education

Department:

Center for Animal Resources and Education

Grade:

Ungraded Staff

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

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.

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