The Department of Comparative Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Laboratory Technician for the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab. The salary range is $17 - $20 per hour.
This position will perform a variety of molecular, hematologic, and serologic assays for use in wildlife health epidemiology studies including:
· Perform DNA extraction, conventional PCR, and qPCR techniques with precision and reliability.
· Analyze several clinical samples with direction.
· Perform specific assays typical of an epidemiology lab including (but not limited to) reptilian complete blood counts, plasma biochemistries, protein electrophoresis, ELISA, viral isolation, bacterial/fungal culture, and heavy metal toxicology.
· Responsible for data recording, inventory, invoicing, and lab maintenance.
· Occasional animal care duties and field opportunities may occur.
The candidate must be able to work with and provide direction to veterinary, graduate, and undergraduate students that are infrequently in the laboratory. An ideal candidate will have one year of experience and be positive, have good communication skills, hard-working, and organized. A bachelor’s degree in biological, chemical, or natural resources science is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
