Student Assistant - Biology Department #705082051

## Description **Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services** **ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY** **** **SUMMARY**: Currently we are searching for several undergraduates to work in the laboratory of Prof. Andrew Steele in the Department of Biological Sciences. **ABOUT US**: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study. The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona. **** **SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):** - Conduct adeno-associated virus production and characterization in lab mice using techniques including tissue sectioning, antibody labeling, and confocal microscopy. Possibly conduct mouse behavioral and feeding studies. Responsible for preparation of solutions and basic lab maintenance and restocking. **** **MINIMUM** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** - Pursuing a BS degree in Biology or related field - Excellent English verbal communication and writing skill - Responsible and dependable - Ability to work well with various people including students, faculty, and staff - Motivated, innovative, and shows initiative - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Previous mouse handling and/or tissue sectioning and staining experience ***CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at*** [***COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy***](https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/) ***and any questions may be sent to*** [***fdnhr@cpp.edu***](mailto:fdnhr@cpp.edu)***.*** Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.