Salary Range: USD $32,570.00/Yr. - USD $56,740.00/Yr.
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Research
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: ACES Admin Offset
Associated Division: AL Cooperative Extension System
Req ID: 10635
Overview
The Auburn University Plant Diagnostic Laboratory with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking applicants for a limited-term, full-time Lab Technician position.
The primary duties of this position are to provide technical support for plant disease diagnostics at the Plant Diagnostic Lab. The successful applicant will be expected to perform biological, chemical, serological, and molecular tests on plant, insect, and soil samples. They will also be responsible for preparing chemical reagents and biological media, compiling laboratory records, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The lab technician will have high levels of interaction with Plant Diagnostic Lab clientele and AU faculty members.
This is a full-time, limited-term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.
EXTENSION: The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. Its educational programs grow from these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. Science-based educational programs are delivered that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Information and programs are available online or in person through all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities. For more information, please see https://www.aces.edu/.
Special Instructions:
Combine into one document and upload your cover letter and resume under the "Resume Upload" section (maximum file size: 5 MB).
Responsibilities
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Research
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: ACES Admin Offset
Associated Division: AL Cooperative Extension System
Req ID: 10635
Overview
The Auburn University Plant Diagnostic Laboratory with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking applicants for a limited-term, full-time Lab Technician position.
The primary duties of this position are to provide technical support for plant disease diagnostics at the Plant Diagnostic Lab. The successful applicant will be expected to perform biological, chemical, serological, and molecular tests on plant, insect, and soil samples. They will also be responsible for preparing chemical reagents and biological media, compiling laboratory records, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The lab technician will have high levels of interaction with Plant Diagnostic Lab clientele and AU faculty members.
This is a full-time, limited-term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.
EXTENSION: The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. Its educational programs grow from these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. Science-based educational programs are delivered that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Information and programs are available online or in person through all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities. For more information, please see https://www.aces.edu/.
Special Instructions:
Combine into one document and upload your cover letter and resume under the "Resume Upload" section (maximum file size: 5 MB).
Responsibilities
- Nucleic acid extractions - DNA and RNA.
- Perform routine and specialized diagnostic lab tests on plant samples, follow generally accepted lab procedures and specialized federal protocols when appropriate. Includes: culturing on artificial media, microscopic evaluation on limited samples, NA extraction, PCR - conventional and qPCR, serological, and isothermal analysis.