Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

• investigate plant gene expression regulation 
• order supplies, assist in general lab organization, prepare media and solutions, perform experiments following lab protocols, document the results
• develop research maturity and independence while actively collaborating and communicating with other members of the lab
• participate in lab meetings and other lab activities

Desired Qualifications

Experience with gene expression analysis (RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, dual luciferase assay) and generating transgenic plants

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, a 300-word essay describing your experience with bacteria culture and handling plants, DNA extraction, and PCR, etc

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5