Laboratory Technician (Part-Time)

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Position Title Laboratory Technician (Part-Time) Position Number 896418 School/Division Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science Department Full-Time or Part-Time Part-Time Description

The Wang Lab at the Department of Biology at Hofstra University seeks to fill an opening for a part-time laboratory technician. Reporting to the Principal Laboratory Investigator, the Laboratory Technician will have primary responsibility for managing a maize genetics research laboratory to study the epigenetic mechanisms of maize transposon silencing. The laboratory technician will oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, and responsibilities will include ordering, preparing, and organizing lab chemicals and supplies, maintaining maize stocks, and assisting in the supervision of student researchers. This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, qPCR, and data analysis.

• Helps organize, train, and monitor the progress of student research projects.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related major required.

• At least one year (or two semesters) of wet lab research experience.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fieldwork and greenhouse preferred.

• Experience in plant genotyping and qRT-PCR.

Special Instructions

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references' names and contact information to the Principal Laboratory Investigator at dafang.wang@hofstra.edu

Deadline Open Until Filled Date Posted 06/24/2024 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

• Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.