Ant Research Technician - Lab Ops & Husbandry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,505 - 43,105; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Research Technician I to join the Kronauer Laboratory at Rockefeller University. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work with insects and aims to support a world-class research environment.

Key responsibilities include maintaining ant colonies, assisting in various research projects, and performing laboratory operations. Candidates should be dependable, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about contributing to scientific research.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree preferred and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Dependable and detail-oriented.
• Eager to learn and comfortable with routine tasks.
• Excited about working with insects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ant colonies, including watering, feeding, and cleaning.
• Assist with research projects involving behavioral tracking and genome engineering.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Research Technician I to join the Kronauer Laboratory at Rockefeller University. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work with insects and aims to support a world-class research environment.

Key responsibilities include maintaining ant colonies, assisting in various research projects, and performing laboratory operations. Candidates should be dependable, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about contributing to scientific research.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree preferred and strong organizational skills.