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Position Title
Laboratory Technician (Part-Time)
Position Number
896553
School/Division
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science
Department
HCLAS, Department of Biology
Full-Time or Part-Time
Part-Time
Description
Reporting to the Principal Laboratory Investigator, the part-time Laboratory Technician will assist with experiments aimed at understanding the neurobiological basis of brood parasitism in birds. The Lab Technician will help train undergraduate and high school student collaborators and helps monitor the progress of student projects. Multiple undergraduate students may collaborate on research projects that will be organized and directed by the Lab Technician under the supervision of the principal investigator. The Laboratory Technician hours will be from 8am to 1pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This position is contingent upon grant funding.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assists with steroid extraction, hormone assays, behavioral assays, and field collection of birds.
- Completes training at Hofstra University.
- Organizes, trains, and monitors progress of student research projects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience, or closely related field required.
- At least one year (or two semesters) of wet lab research experience in hormone assays.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to provide own transportation to and from training sites.
Preferred Qualifications - Availability to start in July strongly desired.
- Previous experience handling and caring for birds.
Special Instructions For questions, please email ...@hofstra.edu.
Deadline Open Until Filled
Date Posted 07/01/2024
EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range $20.00 per hour
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.