Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Requisition ID: 2024-8380
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Other
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc
Department: Animal Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
Advertised Salary: $13.00 per hour

Overview
A part-time (20 hours per week) non-benefited lab research assistant position is available in the Wang lab in the Dept of ADVS at USU. Individuals with research experience in embryology, assisted reproduction techniques (IVF, ICSI, SCNT and embryo transfer, etc.) and in working with Syrian hamsters are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
Working with research associates, postdocs, graduate students to conduct molecular/cellular biology, embryology, and genetic engineering research, including but not limited to:

Direct day-to-day operations of a research laboratory focused on embryology, assisted animal reproduction and genetic engineering research.
Laboratory animal (rodent) breeding, taking care of animals (including but not limited to changing cages, supplying foods, etc.), animal colony maintenance, and genotyping analysis.
Other types of animal handling, including surgeries, embryo transfer, and tissue collection
In vitro culture of animal cells, oocytes, and embryos
Assist lab manager and other lab personnel to order and receive laboratory supplies
Help to maintain lab (monitoring and maintaining lab equipment, general lab chores)
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A masters degree or a bachelors degree with at least 3 years of research experience in a life science-related field, with excellent research skills in general biology, molecular biology, cellular biology or embryology
Reliable, self-motivated, hard-working, and detail-oriented
Flexible with working schedules (animal breeding needs to be performed in early evenings, 6-8pm) or weekends
Passionate about the research in developing using animal models and care about the animals
Strong organizational and communication skills
Being a great team player

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary
$13.00 per hour

ADA
The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists,… For full info follow application link.

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