Summer RMC Assistant, AZA Reproductive Management Center

Overview

Location: Saint Louis Zoo – Forest Park

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Position Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Hourly Rate: $15/hr.

Position Summary: The AZA Reproductive Management Center (RMC) is looking for a temporary RMC Assistant to work from early May through the end of August. The Association of Zoos & Aquarium’s (AZA) Reproductive Management Center (RMC) is tasked with providing science-based reproductive management advice to AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums to support the long-term viability of animal populations in human care. More specifically, the RMC conducts research on predictors of successful reproduction in AZA-managed animal populations, uses modeling to identify optimal breeding strategies that meet population genetic and demographic goals while maintaining fertility, investigates the safety, efficacy and reversibility of contraceptives used in wildlife, and provides contraceptive recommendations to animal managers.

Provides support to the AZA Reproductive Management Center contraceptive programs. Duties will include receiving, packaging, and shipping contraceptive implants, as well as invoicing zoos and entering data into the contraception database. There may also be opportunities to help with data entry for other RMC research projects depending on the candidate’s skills and interest. Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred. Must be proficient with a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software (MS Word, Excel, Access). MS Access experience not required, but preferred. Must be able to take direction and also work independently when applicable. Must be detail oriented. Excellent organizational and time-management skills required. Must be able to handle confidential information.

All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

• Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for this position. A cover letter is optional.

Ability to lift up to 35lbs.

The successful candidate must be able to work weekdays. Position is a minimum of 5 hours/week but limited to up to 10 hours/week and the person must be able to devote at least a 3-hour block of this time on a Monday or a Tuesday.

The world-renowned Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to saving species and bringing people and wildlife together. The Saint Louis Zoo cares for approximately 12,000 animals, many of which are endangered, and is dedicated to local and global conservation to save wildlife.

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