General Information
| Payroll Title | LAB AST 2 | Title Code | 009603 | Grade/Step | Working Title | Laboratory Assistant II | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Entomology Dept | Supervisor | Erin W Rankin | Department Head | Richard A Redak |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Valid Driver License |
| Travel |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Items Used
| Insect traps; GPS; general lab equipment such as balance, microscope; microcentrifuge, pipettors, ultracold freezer, PCR machine, gel eletrophoresis, computer |
Position Purpose
| To assist with sample collecting and processing, data organization and analysis, and general lab activities. Candidate will perform general molecular laboratory functions including DNA extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis and sequencing analysis. Candidate will process field samples including arthropod identification, and assisting lab personnel with field collections and behavioral observations. Position will be limited with possibility of becoming career, 50-100% appointment based on research needs. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| Lab analysis of arthropod samples | 75 |
| Conduct general lab activities Conduct general molecular analyses, including DNA extractions, PCR, microsatellites, gel electrophoresis and sequencing analysis. Process field samples including arthropod identification using morphological and molecular methods |
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| Field collections and observations | 25 |
| Assist with sample collection and processing, data organization and general lab activities. Assist lab personnel with field and behavioral observations |
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Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and three years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in ecological or environmental sciences and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. |
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| 2 | |
| Experience identifying and collecting plant and arthropod samples, including recognition of arthropod life stages | |
| 3 | |
| Demonstrated knowledge and application of laboratory safety procedures and regulations | |
| 4 | |
| Demonstrated experience using standard laboratory equipment | |
| 5 | |
| Demonstrated knowledge of and competency using MS Word and Excel | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Experience with PCR and DNA sequence analysis | |
| 2 | |
| BS in Biology, Ecology, Entomology or a related science field | |
| 3 | |
| Ability to work independently and part of a team | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
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| To assist with sample collecting and processing, data organization and analysis, and general lab activities. Candidate will perform general molecular laboratory functions including DNA extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis and sequencing analysis. Candidate will process field samples including arthropod identification, and assisting lab personnel with field collections and behavioral observations. Position will be limited with possibility of becoming career, 50-100% appointment based on research needs. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and three years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in ecological or environmental sciences and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Experience identifying and collecting plant and arthropod samples, including recognition of arthropod life stages Demonstrated knowledge and application of laboratory safety procedures and regulations Demonstrated experience using standard laboratory equipment |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Experience with PCR and DNA sequence analysis BS in Biology, Ecology, Entomology or a related science field Ability to work independently and part of a team |