Environmental Health Microbiology Lab Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a dedicated lab technician to join a multi-disciplinary team. The technician will work on projects evaluating antimicrobial resistant bacteria in coprophagous flies, conducting both field and lab studies.

Candidates need a high school diploma (equivalent seen as valuable) and may benefit from a bachelor's degree in a related field. The position emphasizes written communication and maintaining professionalism, and it includes opportunities for research in environmental health microbiology.

Qualifications

• Education beyond high school level may substitute for work experience.
• Experience with culture-based methods and quantitative data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a colony of blow flies and conduct controlled feeding studies.
• Lead lab and field studies and collaborate with graduate students.
• Analyze data and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Molecular microbiology methods

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a dedicated lab technician to join a multi-disciplinary team. The technician will work on projects evaluating antimicrobial resistant bacteria in coprophagous flies, conducting both field and lab studies.

Candidates need a high school diploma (equivalent seen as valuable) and may benefit from a bachelor's degree in a related field. The position emphasizes written communication and maintaining professionalism, and it includes opportunities for research in environmental health microbiology.