Lab Technician Student Worker: Tick-Borne Disease Research

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute is seeking a Laboratory Technician Student Worker to support RNA/DNA work, perform extractions, and assist with qPCR testing. The role includes data handling, equipment calibration, and field-related tick collection tasks.

Candidates should be ESU biology students with GPA 3.0+, capable of independent work, and willing to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Understanding of DNA extraction and PCR is preferred.
• Self-motivated, organized, independent, and eager to learn a breadth of techniques.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, verbal and written skills.
• Works well in small and large groups.
• Current ESU student pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in biological sciences with GPA 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to laboratory safety procedures and Standards of Practice are essential.
• Clean and calibrate scientific equipment.
• Assist Laboratory Technicians with tests using DNA extractions, PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Inputting data into computer programs and interpreting results.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Identifying and testing ticks for various tick-borne pathogens.

Skills

DNA extraction

PCR

Data entry

Lab safety

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

English writing

Education

ESU student in Biological sciences

GPA 3.0+

Tools

qPCR

Job description

Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute is seeking a Laboratory Technician Student Worker to support RNA/DNA work, perform extractions, and assist with qPCR testing. The role includes data handling, equipment calibration, and field-related tick collection tasks.

Candidates should be ESU biology students with GPA 3.0+, capable of independent work, and willing to work evenings or weekends as needed.