Undergraduate Research Assistant - Animal & Veterinary Sciences #688310796
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY : Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is currently seeking two undergraduate assistants to support Animal and Veterinary Sciences Research for Summer 2026. The selected students will work under the supervision of Dr. Dakota Discepolo the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences from June 1st to August 14th.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

• This position will assist with one or more of the following activities:
• Students will work with Dr. Discepolo in receiving, organizing, analyzing, and presenting canine activity data from a collaborating working dog organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be a current Cal Poly Pomona student in good standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency in excel and power point.
• Majors in Animal and Veterinary Sciences or Animal Health Science are preferred.
• Must demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet project deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and in a group dynamic as part of research activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent scientific written and verbal communication skills.

This position may be considered for internship credit with the approval of the student's department chair or internship coordinator.

ABOUT US : As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises 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 Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend 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 and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu .

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

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