Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician. This position provides hands-on research and lab support for faculty-led research projects and course-based undergraduate research Experience (CUREs) in the department of Physical and Life Sciences. This role involves assisting with research experiments in multiple STEM areas such as microbiology and molecular biology/genetics, chemistry and physics while providing technical support to student and faculty.
* Maintain and manage model organisms used in research, such as Drosophila melanogaster, including tasks like stock maintenance, virgin collection, and genetic cross setups.
* Set up and run molecular biology experiments (e.g., PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and sequencing).
* Prepare chemical reagents and biological media for research use in accordance with research protocols.
* Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
* Currently enrolled at Nevada State in a program with coursework in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
* 1 year of working as a lab technician or lab assistant required
* At least one year of research experience in a wet-lab setting, including summer research programs such as INBRE- iSURF, UROP, EPSCoR, or NASA-funded programs.
* Successful completion of BIOL 300L and a Molecular Biology course is required.
* Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
* GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Completion of additional upper-division biology or chemistry laboratory courses
* Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and bacterial transformation.
* Currently entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study.
* Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
* Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
* Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University
* Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus.

With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education.

Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high-demand majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).Steven

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Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants…