Temporary Mosquito Biology Lab & Research Technician

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician to support the Entomology lab. The role focuses on mosquito colony maintenance, basic molecular assays, dissections, and preparation of bioassays, buffers, and reagents.

You will assist in data management, statistical analyses, and possibly manuscript preparation under supervision of faculty and senior staff. This is an onsite, hourly paid temporary position within CALS.

Qualifications

• Routine to moderately complex lab support in a mosquito biology lab.
• Maintains mosquito colonies and performs basic molecular assays.
• Assists in data management and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard care for mosquito colonies and perform tissue dissections.
• Prepare buffers and reagents; conduct basic molecular biology assays.
• Maintain lab hygiene, clean equipment, and manage lab records.

Skills

Mosquito biology

Molecular assays

Dissections

Bioassays

Lab maintenance

Data management

Statistical analysis

Manuscripts preparation

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician to support the Entomology lab. The role focuses on mosquito colony maintenance, basic molecular assays, dissections, and preparation of bioassays, buffers, and reagents.

You will assist in data management, statistical analyses, and possibly manuscript preparation under supervision of faculty and senior staff. This is an onsite, hourly paid temporary position within CALS.