Temporary Mosquito Biology Lab Technician

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician to support mosquito biology and physiology research under supervision of Dr. Taracena, Dr. Buchon, and senior staff.

You will perform routine to moderately complex technical lab tasks, maintain mosquito colonies, assist with molecular assays, dissections, buffer prep, data management, and manuscript preparation. This role emphasizes lab hygiene, waste handling, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining mosquito colonies and performing routine lab tasks.
• Ability to perform basic molecular biology assays and tissue dissections.
• Experience with preparing buffers and reagents for experiments.
• Familiarity with laboratory data management and basic statistical analyses.
• Willingness to assist with manuscript preparation and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mosquito colonies and provide routine to moderately complex lab support.
• Support molecular assays and tissue dissections as needed.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and standard bioassays.
• Wash and autoclave glassware; maintain lab hygiene.
• Assist with data management and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Mosquito colony maintenance

Molecular biology basics

Dissection techniques

Laboratory data management

Statistical data analysis basics

Manuscript preparation assistance

Tools

Autoclave operation

Buffer preparation

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Temporary Laboratory/Research Technician to support mosquito biology and physiology research under supervision of Dr. Taracena, Dr. Buchon, and senior staff.

You will perform routine to moderately complex technical lab tasks, maintain mosquito colonies, assist with molecular assays, dissections, buffer prep, data management, and manuscript preparation. This role emphasizes lab hygiene, waste handling, and accurate record-keeping.