The Diuk-Wasser in the Dept of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental
> Biology is looking to hire a full time lab technician/manager for
> molecular and field work on tick-borne disease pathogens.
>
> The lab’s work focuses on studying the ecology of tick-borne pathogens
> by collecting field samples during the summer months, conducting
> quantitative PCR and tissue culture and animal-tick transmission
> experiments during the academic year. The technician would assist in
> all these activities, help order reagents for the lab as well as help
> coordinate and prepare for the field sampling season.
>
> The ideal candidate will have experience with DNA extractions and
> quantitative PCR, will have previous field experience (not necessarily
> collecting ticks) and have experience working with laboratory animals
> (optional).
>
> Minimum qualification:
>
> Bachelor’s Degree in the biological sciences
> Experience working in a molecular laboratory and some field experience.
>
> Essential Functions
> 1.      Strong organizational skills evidenced in recommendation
>        letters.
> 2.      Molecular experience: DNA extraction, quantitative PCR.
> 3.      Field experience
> 4.      Laboratory animal experience (optional)
>
> Candidates can apply here:
> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopportunities.columbia.edu%2Fen-us%2Fsearch%2F%3Fjob-mail-subscribe-privacy%3Dagree%26search-keyword%3D504881%2520&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C21cb1105c9f34a7bca9a08d7799814b3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637111566393309003&sdata=RnhyoEeGttxZoE7Qurs8Ga%2FqWm%2BCSfqQbXXD6La%2Bm9Q%3D&reserved=0
>
>
>
> Matthew Combs <matthewcombs2@gmail.com>
>

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