Senior Research Lab Tech: Vector Ecology & Mosquito Studies

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Couper Lab at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Research Lab Tech Senior to support projects on vector-borne disease ecology. Responsibilities span rearing and experiments with mosquitoes, field sampling for ticks and mosquitoes, geospatial work, microscopy, molecular lab tasks, and data analysis.

You will help establish lab culture and processes and may contribute to manuscripts. Hybrid or mobile work may be possible at the department's discretion; this is a full-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science discipline such as ecology, evolution, environmental science, or biology.
• 1–2 years of experience in academic research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the mosquito insectary and lab facilities (20%).
• Conducting experiments on mosquito responses to thermal regimes (15%).
• Establishing field sites for vector surveillance and collecting ticks and mosquitoes (15%).
• Microscopy and molecular lab work to identify vectors and test pathogens (5%).
• Supporting other lab projects and general lab operations (20%).
• Data analysis and writing; attending lab meetings and project discussions (10%).
• Participating in conferences and outreach events (5%).

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Tools

PCR

Microscopy

Job description

The Couper Lab at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Research Lab Tech Senior to support projects on vector-borne disease ecology. Responsibilities span rearing and experiments with mosquitoes, field sampling for ticks and mosquitoes, geospatial work, microscopy, molecular lab tasks, and data analysis.

You will help establish lab culture and processes and may contribute to manuscripts. Hybrid or mobile work may be possible at the department's discretion; this is a full-time,