Junior Lab Associate - Primate Biomarker Research (6-Month)

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Anthropology Department in New York, NY is seeking a Junior Laboratory Associate for a six-month fixed-term, onsite position. The successful applicant will perform fecal extractions and enzyme-immuno assays to measure physiological and immunological analytes from fecal and urine samples.

They will help curate biobanked materials from primate species and may assist with shipping and receiving of samples.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal biology, biological anthropology, or related field.
• Experience with lab work and research.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fecal extractions and enzyme-immuno assays for physiological and immunological analytes.
• Help curate biobanked materials from primate species.
• Assist with shipping and receiving of samples.

Skills

Lab work experience

Project coordination

Sample handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal biology, biological anthropology, or related field

Tools

ELISA

Biobanking techniques

Job description

New York University’s Anthropology Department in New York, NY is seeking a Junior Laboratory Associate for a six-month fixed-term, onsite position. The successful applicant will perform fecal extractions and enzyme-immuno assays to measure physiological and immunological analytes from fecal and urine samples.

They will help curate biobanked materials from primate species and may assist with shipping and receiving of samples.