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Definitions by Research ethics GRAD612

rat slaver 

member of an animal research team who intentionally and recklessly deviates from protocol to the detriment of the research animals, especially for spurious reasons.
Sandy: Can you believe what Kevin did?
Sarah: What did he do this time?
Sandy: He wanted to sleep in on Sunday, so he did not come to feed or clean the rats’ cages!
Sarah: Kevin is such a rat slaver!