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Full time & Assistant Lab Manager

The Alex Foundation (Private)

Details
Application Deadline:
07/30/2025
Published:
04/25/2025
Starting Date:
after 5/1/2025
Hours per Week:
at least 15
Salary:
starting at $24 per hour
Education Required:
none
Experience Required:
none
Location:
Somerville, Massachusetts
Tags:
Graduate Opportunities
Undergraduate Opportunities
Description
The Pepperberg lab of avian cognition is looking for a full time lab manager and a part time assistant lab manager

Salaried position including a 30+ or 15+ hour/week baseline, with overtime pay
Located in Somerville, MA. 

Responsibilities Include
  • Care for African Grey Parrots
  • Assist with and manage ongoing research projects
  • Manage RAs, scheduling/coverage, hiring, and lab stock
  • Minimum of 25 in person hours for full time position
  • On call availability for emergencies

Requirements
  • Bachelors degree preferred for full time manager, associates degree required for both positions
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Animal experience preferred, especially bird handling and/or care experience for full time position

Part time position starts in May, Full time position starts in July. Exact dates are flexible

To apply, Contact current lab manager Alex Sidare (alexsidare@gmail.com) with a 1 page cover letter and CV/Resume
Contact
Alex Sidare
alexsidare@gmail.com (preferred contact method)