Plant Science Research Assistant

Plant Science Research Assistant (Part‑time)

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The College/Unit of Agricultural Sciences, Dept of Plant Sciences, Guiltinan‑Maximova Lab is seeking applicants for part‑time job of Plant Science Research Assistant.

Job duties to include:

• Preparing stocks solutions for cloning (LB, Agar plates, antibiotics, etc)
• Restriction digestion and Gibson assembly
• RNA/DNA extractions
• PCR/qPCR/gel extractions
• Assisting in plant growth and maintenance

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

Interest in plant science research

• Up to 30 hours per week

The starting rate for this job is $14/hr.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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