Laboratory Assistant

Job Summary

Primary Purpose: Summer Research Assistant for CVM SARE project

Lab Assistant will report to Dr. Jose Peralta, College of Veterinary Medicine. Work will involve travel to dairies, collection of samples including colostrum, transport of samples to lab, microbiological analysis of samples, project coordination, data entry and management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Basic and advanced laboratory knowledge & skills, including PCR. Western blotting, SDS-PAGE gels, expression and purification of His-tagged proteins, Gene cloning, Mammalian cell culture.
• Basic skills in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint..
• Ability for logical, independent problem solving, and attention to detail and process
• Knowledge of medical and microbiological terminology.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and concurrently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a four-year institution.
• Experience: Research lab experience and knowledge of fundamental laboratory techniques is required.

List comments regarding work hours Hours will vary Posting Date 06/03/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Essential Job Duties Job Duty Travel and field collection of samples Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duty Sample handling, purification of DNA. Percentage Of Time 20 Job Duty PCR, gel electrophoresis Percentage Of Time 20 Job Duty Project management and scheduling, ordering of supplies within the budget promptly at the request of the investigator. Keep supervisor and investigator appraised of items which need to be stocked for laboratory inventory. Percentage Of Time 30