Ability to stand forextended periods, ability to lift at least 50 lb

8:00 am-12:00 pm Monday-Friday, some weekends, 25 hours per week

Job responsibilities involve basic and advanced husbandry of axolotls. This includes washing and feeding animals, cleaning and maintaining aquatic systems, maintaining feed supplies, and general lab maintenance duties. Standing at a sink for extended periods of time and ability to work every other weekend.

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