[Coral-List] Lab Technician position
Howard Lasker
hlasker at nsm.buffalo.edu
Wed Apr 20 09:49:45 EDT 2005
Laboratory Technician Position Available
A full-time position will become available on May 30 working on a NSF
funded project looking at recruitment and population genetics of the
gorgonian Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae in the Bahamas. The work will
be conducted in Buffalo with biannual field trips. The technician will
conduct microsatellite analyses of gorgonian tissue samples. Tasks will
include DNA extraction, PCR, gel quantification and genotyping using a
LiCor DNA sequencer. The work also will include general laboratory
tasks such as maintaining stock supplies, record keeping, ordering
supplies, and supervising undergraduate work-study students. Applicants
should have a Master's degree or equivalent experience.
Fieldwork will involve research diving from research vessels or small
boats, and the work will include collecting samples, population surveys
and monitoring recruitment experiments. The assistant must be able to
meet University at Buffalo and AAUS standards for certification as a
research diver and have a minimum of 25 logged open water dives. (In
addition to SCUBA certification applicants should have current
certification in CPR, first aid, oxygen delivery and be able to pass a
medical exam for diving.)
Applicants should have documentation of valid U.S. work authorization.
The Research Foundation of the State University of New York is an AA/EOE
employer.
Applicants should mail or email applications (letter of application,
resume and names and contact information of two references) prior to May
20, 2005 to:
Dr. Howard R. Lasker
Department of Biological Sciences
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260
email: hlasker at buffalo.edu <mailto:hlasker at buffalo.edu>
phone: (716) 645-2363 x184
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