Job no: 518210
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Polk
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:60731000 - AG-CREC-ENTOMOLOGY

Classification Title:

Laboratory Technician I

Job Description:

Background knowledge in insect endosymbionts and insect paratransgenesis. Must have experience with maintaining insect cultures, microinjecting insects, transforming cell lines, plasmid preparation, maintaining and sorting cell cultures, and conducting molecular genetic analyses. Includes routine testing of cultures to determine transformation rates.

Experience conducting independent efficacy bioassays in insect and cell cultures. Must demonstrate capacity to organize and execute experiments, sample and store cell cultures, and analyze and interpret research results with project team.

Collection and compilation of experiment data; assists in following prescribed procedures in gathering, organizing, and compilation of experimental data from field and lab studies. Perform, coordinate, and maintain DNA extractions from cell cultures and insects, PCR, and protein analysis of these materials. This includes laboratory investigations of insect life history and behavior and evaluation of bioassays with the aid of molecular genetic techniques and microscopy. Responsible for maintaining continuity of form for computer reduction of data and for maintaining access to data for review and analysis purposes. Assists in maintenance of data storage and cataloging.

Order supplies for laboratory, coordinate, and complete paperwork for spending related to funded projects, and maintain record of spending on research projects

Expected Salary:

$15.00 - $16.00/hr

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience with entomology-related research is preferredSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload a résumé.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

This is a time-limited position.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 14 Oct 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2021 Eastern Daylight Time