Work Study - Animal Science Multi-omic Lab Technician

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

A position designed to build experience in applied and basic research in Animal Science. Students will assist in the efforts of the Hollinger lab which can span from applied bench-top research to hands-on ruminant livestock research and data collection. This position will assist with current graduate and undergraduate research programs in the lab which may include laboratory work, field work, data sorting, and/or data analysis depending on interest and skill level. Applicant must be willing to lend a hand in any of the mentioned areas and expect to have duties in the lab and with livestock at LREC. No prior experience is required but would be welcome in the areas of DNA/RNA isolation, next-generation sequencing and analysis, livestock handling and management, and large-data organization.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled student at UW.
• Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
• Reliable, responsible and on-time.

Nice To Haves

• Lab experience.
• Experience in DNA/RNA isolation.
• Experience in next-generation sequencing and analysis.
• Experience in livestock handling and management.
• Experience in large-data organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with current graduate and undergraduate research programs in the lab.
• Perform laboratory work.
• Perform field work.
• Assist with data sorting.
• Assist with data analysis.
• Lend a hand in any of the mentioned areas.
• Perform duties in the lab and with livestock at LREC.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Provides hands-on experience in research, laboratory and field work, livestock handling, data management, and analysis, preparing students for careers in animal science, biotechnology, research, and related fields.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed